RN - Surgery

Providence

Walla Walla, Washington

Posted Oct 8 · 1 year of experience

Shift and hours: Rotating
License: RN licenseUpon hire: Washington Registered Nurse License
Term: Permanent

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Certification: Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association
Education: Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
Experience: 1 year Nursing experience.
Also asks: Why Join Providence?
Also asks: 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 caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.
Also asks: 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.

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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 at Providence St. Mary 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: Variable

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Graduation from an accredited nursing program. Upon hire: Washington Registered Nurse License Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association 1 year Nursing experience. 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 caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities. 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.

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In Walla Walla, WA

Walla Walla, WAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 2% below the US average

Median rent: $1,323/mo
Household income: $66,748/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Walla Walla, WA

NeighborhoodsResidential choices in Walla Walla range from character-rich historic pockets to quiet suburban tracts. The Downtown Historic District, situated between Rose and Alder streets and stretching toward 7th Avenue, features century-old architecture and tree-shaded streets where residents can walk to tasting rooms, cafés, and Volunteer Park, though curbside parking can be tight. South Hill serves as a leafy, elevated residential haven with established landscaping, larger lots, and a mix of historic and mid-century homes favored by families seeking a five-minute drive to downtown. Further west, the West Side offers newer construction and more approachable housing developments that attract first-time buyers and professionals seeking straightforward commutes across the valley.

Residential choices in Walla Walla range from character-rich historic pockets to quiet suburban tracts. The Downtown Historic District, situated between Rose and Alder streets and stretching toward 7th Avenue, features century-old architecture and tree-shaded streets where residents can walk to tasting rooms, cafés, and Volunteer Park, though curbside parking can be tight.

South Hill serves as a leafy, elevated residential haven with established landscaping, larger lots, and a mix of historic and mid-century homes favored by families seeking a five-minute drive to downtown. Further west, the West Side offers newer construction and more approachable housing developments that attract first-time buyers and professionals seeking straightforward commutes across the valley.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: wallawallahometown.wordpress.com Source 2: themovegenie.com

Getting aroundGetting around Walla Walla is remarkably uncomplicated, with local driving commutes typically averaging around ten minutes to regional healthcare facilities. US Route 12 serves as the primary east-west arterial running along the northern edge of town, providing direct access to regional clinics and connecting travelers to the Tri-Cities in roughly forty-five minutes. Within city limits, traffic congestion is virtually nonexistent, and parking at major employers and hospital campuses is generally stress-free, although winter conditions along rural highway corridors require caution.

Getting around Walla Walla is remarkably uncomplicated, with local driving commutes typically averaging around ten minutes to regional healthcare facilities. US Route 12 serves as the primary east-west arterial running along the northern edge of town, providing direct access to regional clinics and connecting travelers to the Tri-Cities in roughly forty-five minutes.

Within city limits, traffic congestion is virtually nonexistent, and parking at major employers and hospital campuses is generally stress-free, although winter conditions along rural highway corridors require caution.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: themovegenie.com Source 3: livability.com

OutdoorsOutdoor recreation centers around the gentle rolling hills of the valley and the nearby backdrop of the Blue Mountains. Pioneer Park provides shaded walking paths, a historic gazebo, and a notable municipal rose garden, while Fort Walla Walla Park offers expansive trail grounds and community sports facilities. Water enthusiasts explore fishing spots and stocked ponds throughout the valley, while road cyclists and hikers take advantage of scenic vineyard roads and foothill trails within a short drive of town.

Outdoor recreation centers around the gentle rolling hills of the valley and the nearby backdrop of the Blue Mountains. Pioneer Park provides shaded walking paths, a historic gazebo, and a notable municipal rose garden, while Fort Walla Walla Park offers expansive trail grounds and community sports facilities.

Water enthusiasts explore fishing spots and stocked ponds throughout the valley, while road cyclists and hikers take advantage of scenic vineyard roads and foothill trails within a short drive of town.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: themovegenie.com Source 2: wallawallaselfstorage.com Source 3: emeraldpalate.com

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Living in Walla Walla

Walla Walla stands out as an unexpected blend of quiet agrarian heritage and refined wine country living tucked at the base of the Blue Mountains. Anchored by a major regional healthcare system and institutions like Whitman College, the town offers an energy and cultural depth rarely seen in rural trade centers. For relocating nurses, daily life brings an exceptional pace: hospital commutes rarely exceed ten minutes across town, while off-shift hours can be spent visiting regional tasting rooms in the Airport or Southside districts, enjoying breakfast at The Maple Counter Café, or catching a Walla Walla Sweets baseball game at Borleske Stadium. Downtown features a walkable historic core with acclaimed dining like Saffron and outdoor gathering spaces like Pioneer Park's rose garden. The primary tradeoffs stem from geographic isolation, requiring a forty-five-minute drive to the Tri-Cities via US Route 12 or over four hours to Seattle, alongside a competitive rental inventory due to university and seasonal winery demand. For healthcare professionals craving small-town security without sacrificing sophisticated food, culture, and outdoor beauty, Walla Walla offers a rewarding Northwest destination.

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As of 2026Source 1: themovegenie.com Source 2: stateofwatourism.com Source 3: realestate.usnews.com Source 4: emeraldpalate.com

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