RN New Grad Nurse Residency Program - Southwest Medical Center

Job Description

PeaceHealth is accepting applications for our upcoming Nurse Residency Program at Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver, Washington. Next cohort group dates to be announced soon!

This is an exciting opportunity for new graduate nurses to enter a program providing technical excellence as well as nursing excellence, compassionate care for our patients and community. The Nurse Residency Program provides a comprehensive transition to practice program offering interactive, evidence-based curriculum designed to build clinical skills and competency in patient outcomes, leadership and the professional nurse role. This is a 12-month program reflecting the Mission, Vision and Values of PeaceHealth.

Benefits Include:

• Relocation package for eligible candidates moving to the area.
• Starting wage of $42.59 an hour 
• Great shift differentials (up to $6.00/hr.)
• Additional pay for BSN, MSN, DPN and advanced certifications
• Medical and Dental, Vision, Retirement, and Paid Time Off 
• Tuition Assistance
• PTO with no waiting period.
• Professional practice support.
• Collaborative team environment.

To qualify for this program you must be:

• A new graduate RN (or upcoming graduate) or  a RN who has been licensed for less than 12 months with less than 6 months of Acute Care experience as a RN.

To be considered for the program you must complete an application and attach a professional resume (incomplete applications will not be accepted). If you are interested in multiple PH locations, you must submit an application to each hospital you are interested in.

Program Timeline / Step-by Step Process:

• New grads must have an active RN license by date of hire. Start dates are determined by looking at several factors- NCLEX, Licensing, relocation and department needs.

Position Commitments: 

• Ability to work 32 to 40 hours per week. 
• Available to work 8, 10 or 12-Hour Shifts. 
• Available to work, Day, Eve and Night Shifts 
• Flexible to work any day of the week as schedules rotate. 
• Able to participate in all program activities throughout the 12-month period. 
• Clinical Instructor and employment references will be required. 
• Willing to sign a 2 year commitment letter (select units)
• New grads must remain in the department they are hired into for the 1st 18 months of employment per the WSNA Union contract.

Opportunities vary per cohort, may be in Med/Surg, Emergency, Cardiology, ICU, ICU step down , OR, Float Pool

Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 including 2 doses of a 2-dose series or 1 dose of a 1-dose series plus 14 days beyond the final dose prior to start date.

--> For more information, please contact Kaitlin McCarthy at [email protected]

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.

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For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application.  EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state, or federal laws.