New Graduate RN Residency - Postop General Surgical Unit (February 22, 2027 Cohort)

Overlake Medical Center & Clinics; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Medical insurance premiums as low as $

Generous retirement plan matching

Free parking and Orca transit passes

Job summary

Overlake Medical Center & Clinics is offering an RN Residency program for new graduate nurses with a February 22, 2027 start date in the Postop General Surgical Unit (S5). The residency is 12 months, features instructor-led courses, 1:1 precepting, and focused group sessions, with a .9 FTE during the precepted period and night shifts recommended after orientation.

Applicants must hold an active WA RN license or a compact-state license, CPR certification, and commit to 24 months of FTE;

Qualifications

• Active Washington State Registered Nursing license required before starting orientation on February 22, 2027.
• Current Health Provider CPR certification.
• 24-month FTE commitment required.
• No extended vacation time will be approved.

Responsibilities

• RN Residency for new graduates designed to build basic competencies and confidence as a Staff RN.
• RN Residency is a 12-month program with instructor-led courses and 1:1 clinical precepting.
• Unit assignments must be applied for separately (up to 3 units).

Skills

Registered Nurse

Job description

Welcome to a medical center where you're the center of attention.

Pay Range

Hourly

$50.72 - $90.17

RN Residency - New Graduate Nurses (February 22, 2027)

POSTOP GENERAL SURGICAL UNIT (S5)

• Overlake is Accepting Applications through 11/22/26****

For our February 22, 2027, RN Residency for New Graduate Nurses

Overlake's RN Residency program was designed for the new graduate nurse and is based on best practices and evidence‑based education and training. After completion of the RN Residency, you will be practicing with basic competencies and confidence of a Staff RN.

Overlake Medical Center & Clinics' Postop General Surgical Unit has 36-beds and RNs will be trained to care for the general surgery population and basic age‑related competencies for adult. Patient populations include: GI, GU, bariatric, head and neck, breast and reconstructive surgery, vascular surgery and a variety of other general surgical care.

• You may apply for up to 3 units.
• MUST apply separately to each unit to be considered for that specialty.
• COVER LETTER & RESUME required on each application to be considered (please combine both into one document to ensure they upload/attach to the application effectively).
• Please include the reason for your interest in each area.

Overlake Medical Center's RN Residency is a 12 Month Program which includes:

• Instructor-led courses featuring current and emerging clinical guidelines and standards.
• 1:1 Clinical precepting by an RN to provide personalized bedside training.
• Focused \"Group Sessions\" that provide a forum for exchange of ideas and experiences among peers.

You will be working a .9 FTE during your precepted period of RN Residency. Upon completion, your shift will be based upon the needs of the patients and the department (most likely nights).

Qualifications

• Active Washington State Registered Nursing license required before starting orientation on February 22, 2027. (May be a Multistate license from a Compact state or a Washington RN license).
• Current Health Provider CPR certification.
• 24-month FTE commitment required.
• Due to the intensity of the program, no extended vacation time will be approved.

Units Placing New Grad RN Residents For The February 2027, RN Residency Are Listed Below. Please Identify Your 3 Top Area(s) Of Interest And Why In Your Application

• Cardiac Interventional Telemetry & Oncology (E4)
• Cardiac Stroke Telemetry/Progressive Care (S4)
• Emergency Department
• Medical Unit (W4) - INTERNAL candidates only
• Orthopedic (E5)
• Post-op General Surgical (S5)
• Post-Partum

To be considered, you will need to submit ALL of the following:

• Completed Application
• Cover Letter
• Resume
• You may apply for up to 3 units. Please include the reason for your interest in these areas. MUST apply directly to the unit to be considered for that specialty.

Why join Overlake?

We're proud to offer benefits that support you in every stage of your career and life. But it's our inspirational culture that has made us one of America's Top 150 places to work in healthcare for several years in a row.

• Local, visible leaders who care about you.
• A values-based work environment.
• Medical insurance premiums as low as $0 per month.
• Many Overlake services covered at 100%.
• Tuition reimbursement up to Ten thousand dollars per year.
• Generous 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.
• An expanded Employee Assistance Program.
• A caregiver support program to help with everything from childcare to eldercare.
• Free parking and Orca transit passes.

How much will this job pay?

Posted pay ranges represent the entire pay scale, from minimum to maximum. For jobs with more than one level, the posted range reflects the minimum of the lowest level and the maximum of the highest level. Some positions also offer additional pay based on shift, certification or level of education. Job offers are determined based on a candidate's years of relevant experience and internal equity.