RN-Resident - MedSurg Units - Starts October 27, 2025

EvergreenHealth; Kirkland (WA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

EvergreenHealth is seeking new RN graduates for their RN Residency Program in Kirkland, WA. This program supports the transition from education to practice, offering collaborative team support and professional growth opportunities. Applicants must hold a Washington State RN license and BLS certification. The role involves direct patient care, advocacy, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. Benefits include competitive pay and comprehensive health coverage.

Benefits

Medical, vision and dental coverage

Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degrees

Paid Time Off/Vacation

Retirement plans with employer contribution

Commuter benefits

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Washington by cohort start date.
• Current BLS certification by cohort start date.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care and functions as a patient advocate.
• Assesses the comprehensive nursing needs of patients.
• Coordinates patient and family education.

Skills

Patient Advocacy

Patient Care

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Wage Range: $44.92 - $81.96 per hour

Additional Pay for BSN / MSN

Posted wage ranges represent the entire range 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 premiums based on shift, certifications, or degrees. Job offers are determined based on a candidate's years of relevant experience, level of education and internal equity.

EvergreenHealth is seeking new RN graduates to join the well-established teams in our 3 MedSurg units: MedSurg, Medical Oncology, and Ortho, Spine & Neuro.

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.

RN Residents require a Washington State RN license and an American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS card by your hire date.

Please provide a personalized one-page cover letter that describes why you want to become a MedSurg Unit RN and give a description of your personal and professional attributes that you bring to this program. If you have a preference for a specific unit (MedSurg, Medical Oncology, or Ortho, Spine & Neuro) please indicate that in your cover letter.

We will be accepting applications until noon on May 30, 2025. Interviews will be conducted during mid April.

For more information about the RN Residency program click here

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:

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Washington by cohort start date.
• Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification by cohort start date.

DESIREDfor the position:

• Bachelor’s in Nursing (BSN)
• Senior Practicum in Oncology, MedSurg, or Ortho, Spine & Neuro

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

View a summary of our total rewards available to you as an EvergreenHealth team member by clicking on the link below.

Benefits Guide

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

Hiring for multiple positions.