RN Resident - Acute Care Unit

Providence

Richland, Washington

You'll work as an RN resident on the Acute Care Unit on 3OP at Kadlec.

Posted Oct 5 · New grads welcomed

Shift and hours: Variable shifts Shift Details: Full-time, 36 hours weekly, Variable shift36 hours a week
Unit and setting: Acute Care Unit on 3OP at Kadlec Regional Medical Center · Hospital Acute Care Unit (ACU) located on 3OP at Kadlec Regional Medical Center
License: RN license
Term: Permanent Shift Details: Full-time, 36 hours weekly, Variable shiftFull-time

Do you qualify?

New grads: Welcomed Graduation from an accredited nursing program and is newly licensed with 12 months of experience or less.
Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
Experience: Newly licensed with 12 months of experience or less

Preferred

Certification: National certification in area of specialty Upon hire: National Certification in area of specialty

Your six-month RN application plan

Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates. See program calendars.

Graduation month

6 months before
Shortlist units
Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.
Find residencies
4–6 months before
Apply as windows open
Apply before graduation when the program allows it. Keep the cohort date and license deadline with each application.
Explore new grad jobs
2–3 months before
Meet the unit manager
Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.
Prepare your questions
Around graduation
Confirm your start
Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.
Plan your license

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The role and schedule

Union: Union position
Hours stated: Full-time, 36 hours a week, Variable shift

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Registered Nurse (RN) Resident - Acute Care Unit (ACU) located on 3OP at Kadlec Regional Medical Center Providence nurses are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. You will thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best nurses, we must empower them.

Learn why nurses choose to work at Providence by visiting our Nursing Institute page. Join our team a t Kadlec Regional Medical Center . As a Providence caregiver, you’ll apply your specialized training to deliver world-class health with human connection and make a difference every day through your extraordinary care.

Shift Details: Full-time, 36 hours weekly, Variable shift

Required Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited nursing program. Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association Upon hire: Washington Registered Nurse License. Graduation from an accredited nursing program and is newly licensed with 12 months of experience or less.

Preferred Qualifications

Upon hire: National Certification in area of specialty Why Join Providence? Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our mission of providing safe, compassionate care.

Accepting a new position at another facility that is part of the Providence family of organizations may change your current benefits. Changes in benefits, including paid time-off, happen for various reasons. These reasons can include changes of Legal Employer, FTE, Union, location, time-off plan policies, availability of health and welfare benefit plan offerings, and other various reasons.

What's around it?

In Richland, WA

Richland, WAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about the same as the US average

Median rent: $1,468/mo
Household income: $95,813/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Richland, WA

NeighborhoodsCentral Richland offers established mid-century neighborhoods that provide convenient access to local retail, dining, and central medical corridors. South Richland features master-planned subdivisions and newer construction, particularly south of Keene Road in developments like Applewood Estates, situated close to major shopping and Badger Mountain trails. West Richland provides upscale homes with a blend of suburban and rural tranquility near the Red Mountain wine country, while North Richland offers residential streets close to research facilities and Washington State University Tri-Cities.

Central Richland offers established mid-century neighborhoods that provide convenient access to local retail, dining, and central medical corridors. South Richland features master-planned subdivisions and newer construction, particularly south of Keene Road in developments like Applewood Estates, situated close to major shopping and Badger Mountain trails.

West Richland provides upscale homes with a blend of suburban and rural tranquility near the Red Mountain wine country, while North Richland offers residential streets close to research facilities and Washington State University Tri-Cities.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: reddit.com Source 2: kenmoreteam.com Source 3: westcoastselfstorage.com Source 4: themovegenie.com

Getting aroundDriving in Richland is anchored by Interstate 182 and key surface arterials including Keene Road, Steptoe Boulevard, and Van Giesen Street. Commuters traveling from South Richland experience traffic flows similar to neighboring Kennewick, whereas living north of Interstate 182 provides faster access to central employment centers. Congestion is generally light compared to large metropolitan areas, and healthcare workers benefit from plentiful on-site surface parking across local clinics and hospitals.

Driving in Richland is anchored by Interstate 182 and key surface arterials including Keene Road, Steptoe Boulevard, and Van Giesen Street. Commuters traveling from South Richland experience traffic flows similar to neighboring Kennewick, whereas living north of Interstate 182 provides faster access to central employment centers.

Congestion is generally light compared to large metropolitan areas, and healthcare workers benefit from plentiful on-site surface parking across local clinics and hospitals.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: reddit.com Source 2: kenmoreteam.com Source 3: westcoastselfstorage.com Source 4: themovegenie.com

OutdoorsOutdoor life revolves around the Columbia and Yakima rivers, anchored by Howard Amon Park and the multi-use Sacagawea Heritage Trail for walking, cycling, and paddling. Hikers and runners head to Badger Mountain Centennial Preserve, which features six scenic trails offering panoramic views across the Tri-Cities basin. Regional athletics and watersports are prominent, highlighted by community boat races and signature events like the IRONMAN 70.3 Washington Tri-Cities.

Outdoor life revolves around the Columbia and Yakima rivers, anchored by Howard Amon Park and the multi-use Sacagawea Heritage Trail for walking, cycling, and paddling. Hikers and runners head to Badger Mountain Centennial Preserve, which features six scenic trails offering panoramic views across the Tri-Cities basin.

Regional athletics and watersports are prominent, highlighted by community boat races and signature events like the IRONMAN 70.3 Washington Tri-Cities.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: westcoastselfstorage.com Source 2: reddit.com Source 3: visittri-cities.com Source 4: themovegenie.com

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Living in Richland

Relocating nurses will find Richland to be a distinct, sunny science city nestled at the confluence of the Columbia and Yakima rivers. Shaped by its Manhattan Project legacy and anchored by institutions like Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, the community pairs intellectual curiosity with an active outdoor lifestyle. Healthcare workers can choose between convenient mid-century neighborhoods in Central Richland for quick work commutes or modern master-planned developments in South Richland near Keene Road and Badger Mountain Centennial Preserve. Off-shift hours are easily filled walking the Sacagawea Heritage Trail at Howard Amon Park, paddling the Columbia River, having brunch at Endive Eatery, or touring nearby tasting rooms in the Red Mountain AVA. While the dry summer heat can be intense and nightlife is quiet compared to coastal metropolitan hubs, Richland offers an easy, low-congestion commute along Interstate 182 and an exceptionally safe, family-friendly foundation.

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Richland, WAFrom Census ACS 2024.