RN Nurse Residency

Residency Program

About our Residency:

Anticipated start date for the upcoming cohort is February 1st, 2027. Sign-on bonus available for highly qualified candidates!

Our Residency Program transitions new graduate nurses into practice with emphasis on inter-professional, collaborative, and patient-centered care. Our comprehensive curriculum includes classroom-based training with our dynamic Nurse Education team and bedside learning with trained Preceptors. The Residency Program is a full-time, fully benefited position in which the new graduate receives orientation within the acute care areas as well as continued support after completion of the program.

TriState Health proudly promotes a 4:1 nurse to patient ratio in the inpatient unit, with an even lower ratio for critical care patients, typically 2:1 or 1:1 depending on severity of illness. Our skilled team of RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and HUCs are here to facilitate compassionate and competent patient care. We promote a culture of safety and stand as a strong asset to our community!

Please review below the requirements for applying:

Education:

• Must have graduated within the last 12 months, or be graduating from an accredited nursing program
• Successfully pass NCLEX and obtain active WA State or Multi-State RN licensure prior to start of Residency program

Application Requirements:

• Resume
• Cover letter describing why you are applying for the Residency Program
• Minimum 1 letter of recommendation from an instructor at your school of nursing or a previous employer

Benefits Overview:

• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Flexible Health Spending Account and Dependent Care Spending Account
• Retirement - 403(b) with matching contributions
• Employer paid Life Flight Membership
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Wellness Program

About TriState Health:

Learn more about TriState Health here.

TriState Health is located in Clarkston, WA, which is nestled within the Lewis Clark Valley. The Lewis Clark Valley is a hidden gem, located at the confluence of the Snake and Clearwater Rivers and at the mouth of Hells Canyon, America's deepest river gorge. With a mild climate and a four-seasons environment, the valley offers a wide variety of year-round family friendly happenings. Spend time boating on the river, hiking, skiing at nearby resorts, savoring delicious wines and cuisines, attending sporting events, and more! Enjoy life at your pace, your way, in the beautiful Lewis Clark Valley.

• Our hospital is a 25 bed, critical access hospital, that has recently won 2026 'Best of the LC Valley' award for Best Hospital/Medical Center, voted by our community. We have also received the Quality and Patient Safety award from our accreditor, DNV.
• We recently opened the doors to a brand new 60,000 square foot Inpatient Wing in which we are able to offer state of the art accommodations and services for our patients.
• We service a diverse population in our community with all of the specialty services we offer including; Orthopedics, Urology, Nephrology, Rheumatology, OB/GYN, Pulmonology, Imaging Services and surgeries with the new state of the art DaVinci Robot.
• TriState Health has achieved a prestigious 5-Star Rating in Patient Experience.

Our Mission: Your Health Is Our First Priority!

Our Vision: We place the healthcare needs of our community first by partnering to bring care beyond our walls through innovative technology and collaboration. We are a regional healthcare leader and employer of choice, delivering the highest quality of care to facilitate health, healing, and wellbeing throughout our community and those we touch.

Our Values:

Quality. Through teamwork, we strive to continuously improve our quality of care and service.

Compassion. We are the caretakers of our community and we treat each patient, partner, and team member with a tender touch and an unparalleled level of care.

Respect. We create a culture of respect by engaging professional staff who demonstrates respect for each other, our patients, and their families.

Collaboration. We seek healthy partnerships – both within and outside our walls – to build teams that deliver the highest quality of care.

Innovation. We embrace and integrate new ideas and technology to improve our community's health and wellness.

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