RN/Registered Nurse Residency/Transition to Practice ICU's May 2026

Job Description

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus for eligible full-time and part-time new employees joining UW Medicine

UW Medical Center - Montlake has an outstanding opportunity for ICU Nurse Residency/Transition to Practice. This ICU Residency/Transition to Practice will be with Montlake’s four ICU Departments and will commence May 18, 2026. You must have an Active WA RN license, or valid Multistate RN license no later than May 8, 2026 to be eligible .

WORK SCHEDULE

• 90% FTE
• Night and variable shifts.
  
  Listed below are the four hiring ICU Departments accepting applications for these opportunities:
  
  Surgical ICU ~ This is a 14 bed unit. Patient population includes direct recovery for ICU surgical cases and liver transplants.
  
  Medical ICU .  This is a 24 bed unit.  Patient population on this unit includes medical ICU cases and Bone Marrow Transplant.
  
  Cardiothoracic ICU ~ This is a 24 bed unit.  Patient population includes cardiac and thoracic surgery patients, vascular, heart and lung transplant, MCS, VV, ECLS, and TAVR.
  
  CCU ICU This is a 21-bed unit. Patient population includes acute heart failure, mechanical circulatory support, pre heart transplant patients and post-cardiac cath lab procedures.
  
  REQUIREMENTS
  Top candidates for this opportunity have at least two years of registered nursing experience in an acute care environment. *** If nursing resident, must have ICU Senior Practicum experience, ICU Clinicals, or have worked in an ICU Department in another health care provider role, i.e., PCT, MA, Health Unit Coordinator. BLS and ACLS within six months of hire.
  
  ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-MONTLAKE
  UW Medical Center is an acute care academic medical center located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest.   As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in seven specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances. 
  
  The UW Medical Center-Montlake campus is located on the edge of the beautiful UW campus which includes many amenities available to our staff as well as very convenient public transit options including the Sound Transit’s light rail station across the street.
  
  Excellence. Exploration. Education. Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.
  
  ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER
  UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.
  
  All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.  

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$94,824.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum:

$173,976.00 annual

Other Compensation:

$5,000.00 Sign On Bonus $5.00/hr night shift $3.00/hr evening shift $4.00/hr weekend differential $1.00/hr BSN differential $1.25/hr Nursing Certification

Benefits:

For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/

Shift:

Night Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

90.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit:

WSNA UWMC Montlake

About the UW 

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.  

UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. 

Our Commitment 

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [email protected]. 

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.