RN Residency Program

Program Details

The program is designed to assist the new or refresher RN in the transition from a novice practitioner to an independently-functioning RN through the team support of managers, trained preceptors and educators

The program is offered several times per year and consists of approximately 64 hours of classroom time and 280 hours of clinical time with an experienced preceptor (over 8-10 weeks).  Typically, more hours are added for specialty areas. 

The formal classroom experience introduces the nurse to Evergreen's culture, resources and our expectations for the professional nurse.  Also included in the classroom instruction is information that builds upon the nurse's knowledge, and introduces the nurse to technical procedures, processes and the equipment used in the care of patients at Evergreen. 

Written and verbal feedback is provided on a routine basis.

Eligibility

Any licensed registered nurse or future ADN or BSN graduate from an accredited school of nursing who has immediate plans to complete NCLEX testing is eligible to apply for the program.  Graduates of an RN refresher course may also apply for the Residency program.

Candidates must have a current Washington State RN license by the start date of the program.  The applicant must be willing to commit to a one-year full-time schedule.  Shift assignment will be determined by the department needs and is typically evenings or nights.

Position Availability

Residency positions are typically in the following areas:

• Medical/Surgical
• Family Maternity Center
• Pediatrics
• Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (Level III)
• Ortho, Spine, Neuro and Oncology
• Acute Rehab Unit
• Emergency Department 
• ICU/CCU/PCU

Why Evergreen?

Our program focuses on providing a fun learning atmosphere, a teamwork environment and regular feedback.  It is a very intense, structured program with a lot of support.  Residents receive the same benefits as all other employees.

Evergreen also offers premium pay for a BSN or MSN degree.

Application Process

Each position will be posted as "RN Resident" in our online job listings, with a closing date. 

In order to apply, please complete the online Employment Application for a posted RN Resident position.  The application must be completed in full, including a resume, and the following documents must be delivered to Human Resources:

• Two letters of recommendation from clinical or classroom nursing instructors
• Most recent school transcript (unofficial transcripts will be accepted for students still attending school)
• One-page description of the personal and professional attributes you bring to this program

Please be sure that your name is clearly indicated on all of the documents above in order to ensure that they are attached to your Employment Application once they are received in Human Resources.

More Information

• Review this Web site for more information about Evergreen Hospital.
• Read our nursing unit profiles
• Review our benefits information
• For additional questions, please email jobs@evergreenhealthcare.org