Nurse Manager Jobs in Washington
Nurse Manager jobs in Washington are in strong demand, with consistent hiring across hospital systems, integrated health networks, and ambulatory care settings at every level from shift supervisor through senior nursing leadership. Seattle, Spokane, and Tacoma drive the bulk of openings, with major employers like UW Medicine, Providence Health and Services, and MultiCare Health System maintaining ongoing nurse manager pipelines. The most sought-after specialties in Washington are critical care, behavioral health, and perioperative services. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Description
The Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) is a professional Registered Nurse reporting to the unit director/manager who utilizes the nursing process to manage clinical and operational activities within assigned shift. The ANM is responsible for supporting the director/manager in planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating services of the unit and providing managerial presence for all shifts. The ANM is responsible for managing clinical and non-clinical caregivers and providing input to the director/manager for evaluation purposes related to performance. Duties include but not limited to compliance to professional nursing standards and regulatory requirements; implementing and monitoring compliance to policies, processes and clinical priorities, coaching, mentoring and collaborating to deliver quality health care to patients.
Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Swedish Edmonds and 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 people, we must empower them.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree: Graduate from School of nursing (BS, or BSN). Registered Nurses employed in this role prior to November 1, 2024 are encouraged to pursue the BSN degree but obtaining the degree will not be a condition of employment.
Upon hire: Washington Registered Nurse License
Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association
Preferred Qualifications:
Recent clinical experience in an acute care hospital.
Charge Nurse/Relief Charge Nurse experience.
Leadership experience
Shared Governance 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 improving the health and wellbeing of each patient we serve.
About Providence
At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.
Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.
Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
About the Team
Providence Swedish is the largest not-for-profit health care system in the greater Puget Sound area. It is comprised of eight hospital campuses (Ballard, Edmonds, Everett, Centralia, Cherry Hill (Seattle), First Hill (Seattle), Issaquah and Olympia); emergency rooms and specialty centers in Redmond (East King County) and the Mill Creek area in Everett; and Providence Swedish Medical Group, a network of 190+ primary care and specialty care locations throughout the Puget Sound. Whether through physician clinics, education, research and innovation or other outreach, we’re dedicated to improving the wellbeing of rural and urban communities by expanding access to quality health care for all.
Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.
For any concerns with this posting relating to the posting requirements in RCW 49.58.110(1), please click here where you can access an email link to submit your concern.
Requsition ID: 467083
Company: Swedish Jobs
Job Category: Nursing-Patient Facing
Job Function: Nursing
Job Schedule: Full time
Job Shift: Day
Career Track: Leadership
Department: 3905 SED FLOAT
Address: WA Edmonds 21601 76th Ave W
Work Location: Swedish Edmonds 21601 76th
Workplace Type: On-site
Pay Range: $62.90 - $99.31
The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
Description
The Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) is a professional Registered Nurse reporting to the unit director/manager who utilizes the nursing process to manage clinical and operational activities within assigned shift. The ANM is responsible for supporting the director/manager in planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating services of the unit and providing managerial presence for all shifts. The ANM is responsible for managing clinical and non-clinical caregivers and providing input to the director/manager for evaluation purposes related to performance. Duties include but not limited to compliance to professional nursing standards and regulatory requirements; implementing and monitoring compliance to policies, processes and clinical priorities, coaching, mentoring and collaborating to deliver quality health care to patients.
Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Swedish Edmonds and 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 people, we must empower them.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree: Graduate from School of nursing (BS, or BSN). Registered Nurses employed in this role prior to November 1, 2024 are encouraged to pursue the BSN degree but obtaining the degree will not be a condition of employment.
Upon hire: Washington Registered Nurse License
Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association
Preferred Qualifications:
Recent clinical experience in an acute care hospital.
Charge Nurse/Relief Charge Nurse experience.
Leadership experience
Shared Governance 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 improving the health and wellbeing of each patient we serve.
About Providence
At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.
Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.
Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
About the Team
Providence Swedish is the largest not-for-profit health care system in the greater Puget Sound area. It is comprised of eight hospital campuses (Ballard, Edmonds, Everett, Centralia, Cherry Hill (Seattle), First Hill (Seattle), Issaquah and Olympia); emergency rooms and specialty centers in Redmond (East King County) and the Mill Creek area in Everett; and Providence Swedish Medical Group, a network of 190+ primary care and specialty care locations throughout the Puget Sound. Whether through physician clinics, education, research and innovation or other outreach, we’re dedicated to improving the wellbeing of rural and urban communities by expanding access to quality health care for all.
Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.
For any concerns with this posting relating to the posting requirements in RCW 49.58.110(1), please click here where you can access an email link to submit your concern.
Requsition ID: 467083
Company: Swedish Jobs
Job Category: Nursing-Patient Facing
Job Function: Nursing
Job Schedule: Full time
Job Shift: Day
Career Track: Leadership
Department: 3905 SED FLOAT
Address: WA Edmonds 21601 76th Ave W
Work Location: Swedish Edmonds 21601 76th
Workplace Type: On-site
Pay Range: $62.90 - $99.31
The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
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What Washington Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in nurse manager jobs across Washington.
- Active registered nurse license issued or recognized by the Washington State Department of Health
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing required, with Master of Science in Nursing preferred for senior positions
- Minimum two to five years of clinical nursing experience in the relevant specialty area
- Prior charge nurse, team lead, or supervisory experience in a Washington or comparable acute care setting
- Current BLS certification and role-specific credentials such as CCRN or CEN depending on unit
- Demonstrated experience with staffing, budgeting, and performance management in a healthcare environment
Nurse Manager Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a nurse manager in Washington?
To become a nurse manager in Washington, you need an active registered nurse license issued by the Washington State Department of Health, which requires passing the NCLEX-RN. Most Washington employers expect a Bachelor of Science in Nursing at minimum, and many prefer a Master of Science in Nursing for managerial roles. Beyond licensure, you typically need clinical experience followed by a charge nurse or team lead role before stepping into nurse manager responsibilities.
Which companies hire nurse managers in Washington?
Employers hiring nurse managers in Washington right now include Kaiser Permanente, Providence, and MultiCare Health System, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Washington's integrated health systems and regional medical centers tend to post nurse manager openings year-round across inpatient, outpatient, and specialty care units.
Which Washington cities have the most nurse manager jobs?
Seattle, Tacoma, and Vancouver have the most nurse manager openings in Washington. Seattle anchors the market through its concentration of large academic medical centers and regional health system headquarters, while Spokane and Tacoma generate steady openings through their own hospital campuses, multisite health networks, and the populations they serve across eastern Washington and the South Sound region.
Are there remote nurse manager jobs in Washington?
Yes, but they're rare. Nurse manager roles are inherently on-site because they require direct oversight of clinical staff, unit operations, and patient care environments. About 40% of nurse manager openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those positions typically involve administrative, case management, or utilization review functions where hands-on floor presence is not required.
How can I get hired as a nurse manager in Washington with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a charge nurse or clinical lead role first, then transitioning into management after building supervisory experience. Large Washington systems like UW Medicine and Providence Health and Services offer new graduate residency programs that build the clinical foundation needed for leadership tracks. Pursuing a BSN if you hold an associate degree and earning a credential in your specialty area both strengthen your profile for Washington employers looking to develop internal nurse manager candidates.
Where can I find and apply to nurse manager jobs in Washington?
You can find and apply to nurse manager jobs in Washington on Migrate Mate, which lists current Washington openings across hospital systems, ambulatory care, and specialty practices. Find roles that fit your specialty and experience level and apply directly to the employer.
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