**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:** + **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. REQNUMBER: 99924