RN Transitional Opportunities - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
About The Position
Overlake Medical Center & Clinics offers a transition-in-practice program in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit for nurses seeking to transition into critical care. Registered nurses with more than one year of RN experience are eligible. The program combines online learning and instructor-led courses, one-to-one clinical precepting by an experienced RN, and focused sessions with an Education specialist to strengthen learning and clinical reasoning in the new practice area. During the program, nurses work a .9 FTE (72 hours per biweekly pay period). After the precepted portion is complete, the shift will depend on available positions, with a high probability of night shift. The NICU is a Level 3, 18-single-family-room Special Care Nursery. The successful candidate will be a motivated, positive, high-energy, compassionate team player who is passionate about providing high-quality, family-centered care to NICU patients and their parents. The next transitional RN cohort starts February 22, 2027.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of Registered Nursing.
- Current Washington state or multistate RN license.
- Healthcare provider BLS/CPR certification.
- Completion of at least one year of acute care experience.
- Demonstrated high emotional intelligence and exceptional communication skills.
- Submit a resume and a cover letter explaining interest in the area of application.
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality, family-centered care to NICU patients and their parents.
- Participate in the transition program, including online and instructor-led learning, one-to-one clinical precepting, and focused education sessions.
- Work 72 hours per biweekly pay period during the program.
- Complete a cardiac rhythm interpretation assessment during the first week if hired into a unit requiring that competency; the assessment covers standard cardiac rhythms, dysrhythmias, and paced rhythms.
Benefits
- Medical insurance premiums as low as $0 per month; many Overlake services are covered at 100%.
- Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000 per year.
- Retirement plan matching starting at 5% and increasing to 7% after five years, with immediate vesting.
- Pre-tax and Roth after-tax retirement savings plans.
- Expanded Employee Assistance Program.
- Caregiver support program for needs including childcare and eldercare.
- Free parking and ORCA transit passes.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
