National Nurse Residency Program

CommonSpirit Health; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health in Tacoma, WA hosts a National Resident RN residency that supports your transition to professional practice. You’ll receive personalized mentorship, cross-training across nursing units, and a structured orientation to build confidence and competency.

You will deliver patient-centered care with physicians and multidisciplinary teams, participate in evidence-based practice, and engage in ongoing learning within a collaborative hospital system.

Qualifications

• ADN or higher nursing degree required or in progress.
• New RN candidates with 0–12 months of nursing experience welcome.
• WA RN license upon hire and BLS/CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based nursing care and patient-centered support.
• Collaborate with interprofessional teams to ensure quality care.

Skills

Interprofessional Collaboration

Evidence-based Practice

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Critical Thinking

Education

Associate of Science in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - preferred

Tools

CPR Certification

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our National Resident RN, you will experience a dynamic and supportive residency, receiving personalized attention to foster long-term success and cross-training across our interconnected Nursing units.

Every day you will deliver individualized patient care by collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary teams, administering treatments, monitoring vital signs, and educating patients and families, all while embracing varied nursing tasks.

To be successful in this role, you will actively engage in our comprehensive, evidence-based Residency Program, utilizing clinical orientation, practice, and mentorship. You will demonstrate a passion for learning and teamwork within a collaborative, patient-centered environment.

Responsibilities

• Evidence-based Practice (EBP) and Patient Care: Builds skills to utilize current evidence based practice knowledge, the nursing process, critical thinking and problem solving skills to provide holistic care to individuals across the lifespan and care continuum.
• Interprofessional Collaboration and Communication: Learns to collaborate and communicate with the interprofessional team to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes.

Job Requirements

• Associates Of Science Nursing and 0-12 months of professional nursing (RN) experience, upon hire and
• Registered Nurse: WA, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire

Preferred

• Bachelors Of Science Nursing, upon hire

Where You'll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.

Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person - body, mind, and spirit - in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.

Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.

We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.

Pay Range

$47.86 - $90.42 /hour