RN Resident/Progressive Surgical Unit
- Richland, WA
- Contract
- Full-time
Employment Type: Full-Time or Part-Time
Salary: 82,409 - $164,736 annually + shift differentialsAbout Greenlife Healthcare Staffing:Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is a leading nationwide recruitment agency dedicated to connecting healthcare professionals with top-tier opportunities. We partner with hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, multi-specialty groups, and private practices to match talented individuals with roles that align with their skills and career goals.Position Overview:The RN Resident provides comprehensive, patient-focused care for individuals recovering from surgical procedures or with complex medical needs on the progressive surgical unit. This position is designed for newly graduated nurses, combining direct hands-on training with mentorship to enable confident, expert nursing practice. Residents are empowered within a culture of safety, respect, compassion, and support for both patients and
caregivers.Why Join Us?
- Competitive Compensation:
- Base Salary: $82,409 - $164,736 per year, depending on experience and role specifics.
- Additional pay may include shift differentials, overtime, or incentives as per hospital policy.
- Comprehensive Benefits:
- Highly competitive base salary with opportunity for extra shift incentives.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage.
- Life and Disability Insurance.
- Employer-Matched 401(k) Plan.
- Paid Parental Leave, Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Illness Time.
- Relocation assistance is possible for ideal candidates.
- Employee wellness and continuing education resources.
- Work Schedule:
- Full-Time: 36 hours/week (12-hour variable shifts)
- Part-Time: 24 hours/week (12-hour variable shifts)
- Flexibility for weekend and holiday rotations is typical
- Professional Growth: Structured residency with mentorship and simulation training
- Impactful Work: Guide surgical patients through critical recovery phases
- Education: Graduation from an accredited nursing program (BSN preferred)
- Licensure:
- Current Washington State RN license (upon hire)
- BLS certification (AHA) upon hire
- Preferred:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- National certification in a surgical or critical care nursing specialty area.
- Experience: ≤12 months RN experience
- Soft Skills:
- Strong clinical assessment and documentation skills.
- Adaptability and resilience in fast-paced clinical environments.
- Empathy, teamwork, and patient advocacy.
- Priority-setting and effective communication with patients, families, and health teams.
- Manual dexterity and ability to lift or move moderate weights as needed for patient care tasks.
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments, documentation, and care planning in the Progressive Surgical Unit.
- Administer medications, wound care, and therapeutic interventions per clinical protocols.
- Monitor complex, acute, and recovering surgical patients for changes or complications.
- Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and interdisciplinary health teams to deliver holistic care.
- Educate patients and families regarding recovery, care expectations, and discharge planning.
- Adhere to regulatory requirements, infection control, and hospital best practices.
- Conduct and document frequent patient vital signs, physical examinations, and functional assessments.
- Identify emerging complications and respond appropriately in accordance with team protocols.
- Work under the direct supervision of unit managers and clinical mentors.
- Communicate patient status and changes promptly to attending physicians and care teams.
- Participate in training, simulation, and educational sessions as part of residency.