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PeaceHealth RN New Grad Nurse Residency Program - St Joseph Medical Center in Bellingham, Washington
Description
PeaceHealth is accepting applications for our upcoming Nurse Residency Program at St. Joseph Medical Center in Bellingham, Washington.
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 available for eligible candidates moving to the area.
Hourly compensation is $40.09/hr - $76.12/hr; hiring rate dependent on qualifications and professional experience and/or terms of Collective Bargaining Agreement. WSNA Contract (https://www.wsna.org/union/st-joseph-hospital)
Great shift differentials (up to $7.39/hr.)
Additional pay for BSN, MSN, DNP and advanced certifications
Student Loan Repayment Program Available shortly after starting
Medical and Dental, Vision, Retirement, and Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance
PTO accrual starting day one
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 an RN at time of application.
To be considered for the program you must include/complete the following (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:
Resume
Online Application
Program Timeline / Step-by Step Process:
November 14th – Applications Open/Screening Process Starts
Early March - Candidates will be contacted for interviews and interviews will be scheduled. All interviews will be conducted via Microsoft Teams. No in person interviews will be available.
April 1st-3rd 2025 - Interviews will be held.
Start Dates - We will be offering start dates from May through July 2025. 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.
Residency Seminars to begin August 2025
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
New grads must remain in the department they are hired into for the 1st 18 months of employment per the WSNA Union contract.
Opportunities in the following departments may be offered (Residency openings vary each cohort): Med/Surg, Emergency Department, ICU, ICU step down , OR, Float Pool and Behavioral Health
Job Description with complete list of duties will be provided.
If you have any questions, please contact Kaitlin McCarthy at kmccarthy@peacehealth.org
This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.
See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility (https://www.thecaregiver.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/PeaceHealth-Statement-of-Commitment-to-Diversity-and-Inclusion-vFINAL.pdf) .
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.
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