RN Resident - Surgery - STARTS MARCH 1, 2027 **FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY**

RN Residency Program at EvergreenHealth

Wage Range: $50.14 - $90.59 per hour

Additional Pay for BSN / MSN

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EvergreenHealth is seeking a new RN graduate to join the well-established team in the Surgery department. This residency cohort will begin from MARCH 1, 2027.

RN RESIDENCY PROGRAM DETAILS: EvergreenHealth's Residency Program consists of group practicums and lectures that support the graduate RN to mitigate the education-to-industry gap. We foster growth in the clinical, professional, and transitional aspects of professional nursing practice. The Residency program incorporates collaborative team support by managers, preceptors and clinical nurse educators.

To receive consideration for this RN Resident program, please submit an application to include a comprehensive resume (that includes rotation and practicum information) and a one-page cover letter that describes your interest in our Surgery Unit and includes the personal and professional attributes you would bring to this program and unit. We will be accepting applications until 9 a.m. on September 25th.

Primary Duties:

1. Provides direct patient care and functions as a patient advocate.
2. Assesses the comprehensive nursing needs of an assigned group of patients.
3. Coordinates the patient and family/significant other education process.
4. Continuously plans, implements, and evaluates patient care, incorporating patient and family/significant other into the process.
5. Participates with physician partners and other interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement patient and family/significant other plan of care.
6. Communicates effectively all relevant information (e.g., patient information, safety issues, problems with equipment, quality issues, etc.) to immediate supervisor, in timely way.
7. Communicates and documents changes in patient condition, on a timely basis, to charge nurse/supervisor and physician.
8. Accountable for following the guidelines for attendance, punctuality and overall dependability. Accountable for effective performance and follow-through of all assigned responsibilities and for completing responsibilities within designated (or agreed upon) timeframes. Completes responsibilities in a manner consistent with organizational policy, goals and values.

License, Certification, Education or Experience:

REQUIRED for the position:

• Graduate of a nursing program (Nursing Diploma, Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree and/or Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree by December 21, 2026
• Successful completion of NCLEX by January 18, 2027
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Washington OR holding a multistate Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) license by February 15, 2027
• Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification by March 1, 2027
• Able to start on March 1, 2027

DESIRED for the position:

• Bachelor's in Nursing (BSN)
• Senior Practicum in Surgery

Benefit Information Choices that care for you and your family

At EvergreenHealth, we appreciate our employees' commitment and contribution to our success. We are proud to offer a suite of quality benefits and resources that are comprehensive, flexible, and competitive to help our staff and their loved ones maintain and improve health and financial well-being.

What We Offer

• Medical, vision and dental coverage
• On-demand virtual health care
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement plans (457 (b) and 401 (a) with employer contribution)
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degrees
• Federal Loan Forgiveness Program
• Paid Time Off/Vacation
• Extended Illness Bank/Sick Leave
• Paid holidays
• Free parking
• Commuter benefits

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This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between EvergreenHealth and the Washington State Nurses Association (WSNA). Union Membership is optional.