National Nurse Residency Program
About Us
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 138 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.
Our Mission
As CommonSpirit Health, we make the healing presence of God known in our world by improving the health of the people we serve, especially those who are vulnerable, while we advance social justice for all. To learn more about a calling that defines and unites, please click here for more information about our mission, vision, and values.
The posted compensation range of $47.12 - $79.59 per / 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.
Hiring for May 11, 2026 Cohort
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.
Job Requirements
Required
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with a minimum of an Associate’s Degree in Nursing; zero to twelve (0-12) months of professional nursing (RN) experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
- Active License as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State in which s/he will be practicing or the state of primary residency if the state is a Nurse Licensure Compact state
- BLS certification - American Heart Association
- Additional certifications may be required based on population(s) served and services provided
- Ability to:
- Deliver excellence in patient care through assessing, formulating nursing diagnoses and establishing goals, planning and implementing intervention, and evaluating patient care outcomes
- Read, analyze, and interpret hospital policies and procedures, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
- Write reports and procedures, and document in the medical record
- Effectively present information and respond to questions from co-workers, managers, patients, physicians, family members and the general public
- Calculate figures and amounts such as weights, dosages, flow rates, proportions, percentages and volume
- Apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
- Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
- Interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
- Critically think and problem solve
- Read, write and speak English
- Must meet the requirements of the year long program, including preparation work and class attendance
- Must remain in a full-time position for the entirety of the year long program
- Must be able to work and train on either night or day shifts including holidays
- Must agree to terms and conditions of the program
Where You'll Work
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.
Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.
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.
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CommonSpirit Health™ is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, parental status, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, please click here.
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