RN Resident/Fellow NICU October 5th cohort

About the Role

The Residency RN - Transition to Practice Program is an opportunity for new graduate RNs or experienced RNs wishing to transition to hospital and/or new specialty areas. This program supports you in developing dynamic nursing practice with competence, autonomy, and connection to purpose. Resident RNs receive a combination of classroom instruction and clinical hours with preceptors who are experts in their fields, advancing both education and knowledge along with material skills in providing quality patient care and services.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, coordinate, evaluate, and delegate nursing functions across the lifespan of individuals, families, caregivers, and populations.
• Utilize the nursing process for nursing care and health teaching in the maintenance and promotion of health or prevention of illness.
• Function interdependently when executing a medical regimen under the direction of a physician.
• Collaborate to facilitate improvement in quality of care, patient experience, and cost reduction.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing, or obtained within five (5) years from the initial date of hire; RN with 15+ years of service may be considered in lieu of education agreement.
• Advanced degree in Nursing (MSN, PhD, DNP, ARNP) preferred.
• Current Registered Nurse license in Washington State or Multistate License endorsement (MLS).
• Current BLS Certification required.
• ACLS, PALS, NRP within 90 days of hire as required by department.
• TNCC, LNPC, PEARS within 1 year of hire as required by department.

About Good Samaritan Hospital

MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital is a 388-bed acute-care hub serving Puyallup and East Pierce County. As the area’s only hospital, it features a Family Birth Center, Level III Trauma and Neonatal ICUs, Level I Trauma Rehabilitation Center, Children’s Therapy Unit, and a 24-hour Emergency Department. Innovative facilities like the LEED Gold-certified Dally Tower and Pulse Heart Institute make Good Samaritan a dynamic workplace for clinicians eager to advance their careers in a state-of-the-art environment.

About The Puyallup Community

Nestled at the foot of Mount Rainier along the Puyallup River, Puyallup offers a welcoming small-town feel just 10 miles from Tacoma and 35 miles from Seattle. Residents enjoy unique dining, an antique-filled downtown, excellent schools, and abundant parks and recreation — all while being close to big-city opportunities.

Why MultiCare?

• Rooted in the local community: Partnering with patients, families, and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years.
• Growth and education: Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships, and career development to invest in you.
• Well-being and support: Generous PTO, Code Lavender, and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared for in your work and life.
• Living our values: Respect, integrity, kindness, and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities, and each other.
• Belonging for all: Resource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard, and valued.
• Pacific Northwest lifestyle: Work and live where natural beauty, adventure, and strong community connections are part of everyday life.

Pay

The pay scale is $44.13 - $85.17 USD. Pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align.

Benefits

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits, and paid time off.

Schedule

FTE: 0.9, Shift: 12/40, Variable schedule.