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Nurse Residency Program Jobs in Renton, WA (NOW HIRING)

Residency Program RN

Tacoma, WA · On-site

$47.86 - $90.42/hr

Residency Program RN Partnering for a stronger, healthier world. At CommonSpirit Health, we believe in the healing power of humanity. We invite you to explore our specialty areas and pursue a career ...

RN PCU

Federal Way, WA

$48.08 - $80.14/hr

Critical Care, ED, PACU or For those with no previous PCU/ICU experience, must successfully complete the PCU residency or the critical care residency program * Registered Nurse: WA, upon hire and

NP Resident

Lynnwood, WA · On-site

$122K - $168K/yr

The NP resident will work collaboratively with staff to provide team-based coordinated care and will actively participate in the APP Residency program training. Duties and Responsibilities As a ...

NP Resident

Lynnwood, WA · On-site

$122K - $168K/yr

The NP resident will work collaboratively with staff to provide team-based coordinated care and will actively participate in the APP Residency program training. Duties and Responsibilities As a ...

NP Resident

Lynnwood, WA · On-site

$122K - $168K/yr

The NP resident will work collaboratively with staff to provide team-based coordinated care and will actively participate in the APP Residency program training. Duties and Responsibilities As a ...

If no previous experience in the nursery, must successfully complete a 12 week NICU residency program. * Registered Nurse: WA, upon hire and * Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire and * Neonatal ...

RN ICU

Federal Way, WA

$48.08 - $90.82/hr

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing., upon hire and * 1-2 years med/surg experience and successful completion of critical care residency program or * New graduate with completion of ...

RN ICU

Federal Way, WA · On-site

$48.08 - $90.82/hr

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing., upon hire and * 1-2 years med/surg experience and successful completion of critical care residency program or * New graduate with completion of ...

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How much do nurse residency program jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for nurse residency program in Renton, WA is $100,936.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $79,900.00 and $110,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a nurse residency program?

A Nurse Residency Program is a structured transition program designed for newly graduated nurses who are entering clinical practice for the first time. The program typically provides additional training, mentorship, and support during the first year of employment to help new nurses build confidence and competence in their roles. Nurse residency programs often include classroom education, hands-on clinical experience, and opportunities for professional development. These programs aim to ease the transition from student to professional nurse, reduce turnover, and improve patient care outcomes.

What is the difference between Nurse Residency Program vs Registered Nurse?

AspectNurse Residency ProgramRegistered Nurse
CredentialsNewly licensed nurses with a state licenseLicensed nurses with active RN license
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, healthcare facilities during trainingFull-time staff in various healthcare settings
PurposeTransition from student to professional nurse with structured supportProvide patient care independently

The Nurse Residency Program is a structured training and transition program for newly licensed nurses, focusing on skill development and mentorship. In contrast, a Registered Nurse is a licensed professional providing direct patient care. The program prepares nurses for independent practice, while RNs are already practicing professionals. Both roles are essential in healthcare, but the program is a stepping stone for new nurses entering the workforce.

What types of support and mentorship can new nurses expect during a nurse residency program?

Nurse Residency Programs typically offer comprehensive support through structured mentorship, preceptorship, and regular check-ins with experienced nursing staff. New nurses often participate in group learning sessions, skills workshops, and debriefings to discuss clinical experiences and challenges. This supportive environment helps bridge the gap between academic training and independent practice, allowing residents to build confidence, refine clinical skills, and adapt to the fast-paced healthcare setting. The collaborative nature of the program also encourages peer support and interdisciplinary teamwork, preparing nurses for long-term success.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in a nurse residency program, and why are they important?

To thrive in a Nurse Residency Program, you need a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), active RN licensure, and a solid grasp of clinical fundamentals. Familiarity with electronic health records (EHRs), basic life support (BLS) certification, and common hospital protocols is typically required. Strong communication, teamwork, and resilience are crucial soft skills for adapting to the transition from student to practicing nurse. These competencies ensure new nurses can provide safe, effective patient care while building confidence and integrating into healthcare teams.

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Infographic showing various Nurse Residency Program job openings in Renton, WA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 50% Full Time, and 50% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $100,936 per year, or $48.5 per hour.

Residency Program RN

CommonSpirit Health

Tacoma, WA • On-site

$47.86 - $90.42/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Residency Program RN

Partnering for a stronger, healthier world.

At CommonSpirit Health, we believe in the healing power of humanity. We invite you to explore our specialty areas and pursue a career in humankindness.

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation's largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 158 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.

The posted compensation range of $47.86 - $90.42 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Employment Type: Part Time

Department: RN Residency Program

Hours/Pay Period: 60

Weekly Schedule: 0700-1930

Shift: Day

Category: New Grad Nursing

Job Details

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our National Resident RN, you will experience a dynamic and supportive residency, receiving personalized attention to foster long-term success and cross-training across our interconnected Nursing units. Every day you will deliver individualized patient care by collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary teams, administering treatments, monitoring vital signs, and educating patients and families, all while embracing varied nursing tasks. To be successful in this role, you will actively engage in our comprehensive, evidence-based Residency Program, utilizing clinical orientation, practice, and mentorship. You will demonstrate a passion for learning and teamwork within a collaborative, patient-centered environment.

  • Evidence-based Practice (EBP) and Patient Care: Builds skills to utilize current evidence based practice knowledge, the nursing process, critical thinking and problem solving skills to provide holistic care to individuals across the lifespan and care continuum.
  • Interprofessional Collaboration and Communication: Learns to collaborate and communicate with the interprofessional team to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes.
  • Leadership: Develops accountability for own practice, delegated care, and the coordination of care delivery. Behaves in a manner that supports colleagues, and maintains respect, trust and dignity.
  • Professionalism: Acquires and maintains knowledge in nursing practice and assumes responsibility for the professional development of self.
  • Attainment of Core Competencies: Taking Ownership: Has a basic understanding and knowledge of the current situation or issue at hand; ability to take full personal responsibility or ownership for assignments, activities, decisions and results. Teamwork: Basic understanding and knowledge of the necessity and value of teamwork; participates effectively as part of a team. Patient / Customer Focus: Basic understanding ensuring that the patient/customer perspective is a driving force behind our actions and business decisions; crafting and implementing service practices that meet patients'/customers' and own organization's needs. (Focus also includes internal and external customers.) Leading through Mission, Vision and Values: Basic understanding keeping the organization's mission, vision and values at the forefront of associate decision making and action. Effective communication: Basic understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors. Patient Safety: Basic understanding and knowledge of the risks faced by patients in a healthcare environment, and the ability to take steps to reduce these risks. Clinical Performance Improvement: Basic understanding and knowledge of the factors contributing to quality patient care, and the ability to influence these factors in a positive way. Continuous Learning: Basic understanding of the rationale behind the necessity to continually learn and grow and the ability to seek performance feedback and identify approaches to improve one's own performance and that of others. Followership: Basic understanding of and ability to carry out strategies and tasks that support the mission and goals of the leader and the organization. Service Excellence: Basic understanding and knowledge of customer service concepts and techniques; ability to meet or exceed customer needs and expectations and provide excellent service in a direct or indirect manner. Healthcare Knowledge: Basic understanding and knowledge of the operating principles, major issues, governmental regulations, and code of ethics for the healthcare industry; ability to apply this understanding appropriately to healthcare related situations. Nursing Assessment and Care: Basic understanding of and ability to assess ailments and injuries of patients and implement a treatment plan. Decision-Making and Critical Thinking: Basic understanding and knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment. Clinical Skills: Basic understanding of and ability to provide clinical skills necessary for patient care, e.g. history taking, therapeutic planning and monitoring, etc., to achieve optimized outcomes in medication therapy and clinical treatment.

Job Requirements

Required

  • Associates Of Science Nursing and 0-12 months of professional nursing (RN) experience, upon hire and
  • Registered Nurse: WA, upon hire and
  • Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire

Preferred

  • Bachelors Of Science Nursing, upon hire

Where You'll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area. Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth. Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care. We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.

Nursing excellence starts with you.

Are you a career fit with our CommonSpirit Health culture? To understand how we are structured, we believe in some core philosophies with the following:

We will be stronger together, achieving excellence in all we do, collaborating across the fields and growing our collective knowledge

We will let humankindness guide us as we treat every person with holistic, personalized care for the body, mind and spirit.

We will advance the science and art of nursing as innovative leaders who demonstrate the power of evidence-based, compassionate care. If you believe in working together with humankindness for all to advance the science and art of nursing - then you have found your career fit with us!

"Our hope is that you will always feel inspired, knowing you truly are the heart and soul of CommonSpirit."

– Kathleen D. Sanford, EVP, Chief Nursing Officer

Success Profile

What makes a successful Residency Program RN at St Joseph Medical Center?

  • Collaborative
  • Compassionate
  • Efficient
  • Good Listener
  • Organized
  • Problem-Solver
Your Potential Career Path

This is a snapshot of your potential career path highlights the series of job positions that help you progress towards your goals and objectives. Ultimately, your career path depends on your career values and personal goals.

While you're busy impacting the healthcare industry, we'll take care of you with benefits that may include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid time off, tuition assistance, adoption assistance, and more!

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At CommonSpirit Health, we believe investing in our employees lets them know they truly matter. Your Total Rewards package includes compensation, benefits, retirement, wellness, leave, and other programs.

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