As a National Resident RN, you will embark on an immersive and supportive journey to launch your professional nursing career, gaining invaluable hands-on experience and specialized training within a nationally recognized residency program. You will be instrumental in delivering direct patient care, developing essential clinical skills, and contributing to positive patient outcomes under the guidance of experienced nursing leaders and preceptors.

Every day you will apply foundational nursing knowledge to assess patient conditions, administer medications, perform vital clinical procedures, and meticulously document patient care, always prioritizing safety and therapeutic communication. You will actively participate in interdisciplinary rounds, continuing education sessions, and simulation training, building your clinical judgment and critical thinking skills in diverse patient care settings.

To be successful in this foundational role, you will leverage your academic preparation and an eager willingness to learn, adapt, and grow within a structured residency framework. You will engage proactively with your preceptors and mentors, seeking feedback and applying new knowledge to real-world patient scenarios.

• Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN minimum; BSN preferred).
• Experience: 0–12 months of professional RN experience.
• Licensure/Cert: Active RN license (state/compact) and AHA BLS certification.
• Commitment: Must complete a one-year, full-time program, including all coursework, shift requirements (day/night/holidays), and program terms.
• Core Competencies: Ability to provide patient care, interpret clinical/regulatory documentation, perform medical math, use critical thinking, and communicate effectively in English.

Preffered:

• Bachelors Degree in Nursing

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health brings together two award winning health systems in Washington state - CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. As one integrated health system with the most patient access points in western Washington our team includes 18,000 staff and nearly 5,000 employed physicians and affiliated providers. At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health you will find the safest and highest quality of care provided by our expert, compassionate medical care team at 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites throughout the greater Puget Sound region.