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RN New Grad Nurse Residency Program - St Joseph Medical Center
PeaceHealth • Bellingham, WA 98226 • Posted 30+ days ago
In-person • Full-time • $40.09-$76.12/hr • Entry Level
**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:**
1. Resume
2. Online Application
**Program Timeline / Step-by Step Process:**
+ **March 5th** - Applications Open/Screening Process Starts
+ **Late May** - 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.
+ **June** - Interviews will be held.
+ **Start Dates** - We will be offering start dates from **July through September 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 October 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.
REQNUMBER: 105282
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:**
1. Resume
2. Online Application
**Program Timeline / Step-by Step Process:**
+ **March 5th** - Applications Open/Screening Process Starts
+ **Late May** - 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.
+ **June** - Interviews will be held.
+ **Start Dates** - We will be offering start dates from **July through September 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 October 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.
REQNUMBER: 105282