RN Resident/Fellow OR Tacoma MaryBridge August 11th cohort

Where Kids and Families are Always First

MultiCare Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital is the state-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center and the only pediatric hospital in Washington’s South Sound Region dedicated to a comprehensive network of health services for children and adolescents. Our vision is to be the highest quality and safest place for children to receive care, where every child has a medical home and is supported by nationally recognized services and experience.  

Mary Bridge Children’s multi-disciplinary approach to care includes pediatric experts for emergency services, inpatient care, and outpatient specialty clinics, all specializing in kids and their unique needs. We’re continually recognized as a ‘Top Children’s Hospital’ by The Leapfrog Group, an independent hospital rating organization.

FTE:0.9, Shift:Variable, Schedule: 12/40

Position Summary

The Residency RN - Transition to Practice Program is an incredible opportunity for new graduate RNs or experienced RNs wishing to transition to hospital and/or new specialty areas. This program will support you in developing dynamic nursing practice with competence, autonomy, and connection to purpose.

Our Resident RNs receive a combination of classroom instruction and clinical hours with preceptors who are experts in their fields, advancing both their education and knowledge along with their material skills in providing quality patient care and services.

Responsibilities

• You will learn to assess, plan, coordinate, evaluate, and delegate nursing functions across the lifespan of individuals, families, caregivers, and populations
• You will utilize the nursing process for nursing care and health teaching in the maintenance and the promotion of health or prevention of illness
• You will function interdependently when executing a medical regimen under the direction of a physician
• Collaborate towards facilitating 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 for as required by department
• TNCC, LNPC, PEARS within 1 year of hire as required by department

Why Mary Bridge Children's?

• Mission-driven: Partnering for healing and a healthy future for the patients and communities we serve 
• Award-winning: Named ‘Top Children’s Hospital’ for five years by the Leapfrog Group; physicians consistently named on ‘Top Doctors’ lists by Seattle Magazine, Seattle Met and the Tacoma News Tribune 
• Growing:  New pediatric hospital facility and medical office building opening in 2026 
• Leading research: MultiCare Institute for Research & Innovation partners with our pediatric providers, offering ground-breaking research and clinical trials 
• Employee-centric: MultiCare is consistently ranked among “America’s Best Employers by State” by Forbes 
• Lifestyle: Live and work in the Pacific Northwest surrounded by breathtaking mountain, forest and water views 
• Explore our services at marybridge.org

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $45.00 - $86.85 USD. However, 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.

Associated benefit information can be viewed here.