RN Transitional Opportunities - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
About The Position
Overlake Medical Center & Clinics is offering a transition-in-practice opportunity for registered nurses seeking to move into critical care in its Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The evidence-based program is designed for nurses with more than one year of RN experience and combines online learning, 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. During the program, nurses work a 0.9 FTE schedule, or 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 next cohort starts February 22, 2027. Overlake's NICU is a Level 3, 18-single-family-room Special Care Nursery. The position is suited to a motivated, positive, high-energy, compassionate team player passionate about high-quality, family-centered care for NICU patients and their parents. Applicants must provide a resume and a cover letter explaining their interest in the area.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of Registered Nursing.
- Current Washington State or Multistate RN license.
- Healthcare provider BLS/CPR certification.
- 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 online learning, instructor-led courses, one-to-one clinical precepting, and focused education sessions as part of the transition program.
- Complete a cardiac rhythm assessment during the first week if hired into a unit requiring cardiac rhythm interpretation competency.
Benefits
- Medical insurance premiums as low as $0 per month.
- Many Overlake services 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, including childcare and eldercare assistance.
- Free parking and Orca transit passes.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
