Nursing Jobs in Washington

Nursing jobs in Washington are concentrated in hospital systems, long-term care facilities, outpatient clinics, and behavioral health settings, with demand running strong at every level from new graduate to advanced practice. The heaviest hiring happens in Seattle, Spokane, and Tacoma, where major employers like UW Medicine, Providence Health, and MultiCare Health System maintain large and active workforces. Critical care, med-surg, and behavioral health nursing are among the most consistently sought specialties across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles79
Top employerAddus HomeCare
Top citySeattle, WA
Cities hiring39
Work type71% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Avalon Health Care Group
Travel Director of Nursing DON
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Travel Director of Nursing DON
Avalon Health Care Group
Pasco, Washington
Caregiving & Elderly Support
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$150k - $165k/yr
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
5,001-10,000

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Providence Swedish
Certified Nursing Assistant - Recovery
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Certified Nursing Assistant - Recovery
Providence Swedish
Issaquah, Washington
Customer Service
Customer Support
Hospitality & Guest Services
$29.68 - $41.08/hr
BLS Certification
10,000+

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Avalon Health Care Group
Travel Director of Nursing DON
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Travel Director of Nursing DON
Avalon Health Care Group
Seattle, Washington
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Public Health
$150k - $165k/yr
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
5,001-10,000

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Providence
Executive Director Nursing - Women and Children's Services
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Executive Director Nursing - Women and Children's Services
Providence
Spokane, Washington
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$66.86 - $118.23/hr
Hybrid
Managed Registered Nurses (RNs)
10,000+

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Samaritan Healthcare
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - ICU, Full Time Days
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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - ICU, Full Time Days
Samaritan Healthcare
Moses Lake, Washington
Account Management
Customer Service
Customer Support
$20.83 - $32.2/hr
CPR Certification
501-1,000

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Nursing Jobs by City in Washington

Where Washington roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Seattle
8 jobs
Yakima
7 jobs
Tacoma
6 jobs
Spokane
4 jobs
Spokane Valley
4 jobs
Vancouver
3 jobs
Silverdale
3 jobs
Port Townsend
3 jobs
Orting
2 jobs

Nursing Job Market in Washington

A snapshot from current Washington openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Addus HomeCare
Addus HomeCare7 open roles
SYNERGY HomeCare
SYNERGY HomeCare5 open roles
Cascadia Senior Living
Cascadia Senior Living5 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services

What Washington Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in nursing jobs across Washington.

  • Active Washington State registered nurse license or eligibility through the Nurse Licensure Compact
  • Associate degree in nursing or bachelor of science in nursing from an accredited program
  • Current BLS certification required, with ACLS often required for critical care and emergency roles
  • Minimum one to two years of acute care experience for most hospital-based positions
  • Proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner
  • Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate within interdisciplinary care teams

Nursing Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a nursing in Washington?

To work as a registered nurse in Washington, you must hold a valid license issued by the Washington State Department of Health Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission. Most candidates qualify by completing an accredited associate or bachelor of science in nursing program and passing the NCLEX-RN exam. Washington also participates in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so nurses licensed in other compact states may practice in Washington without obtaining a separate state license.

How much do nursings make in Washington?

Nursings in Washington earn a median of about $49,180 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $42,500 for the lowest 10% to over $62,660 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire nursings in Washington?

Companies currently hiring nursings in Washington include Addus HomeCare, SYNERGY HomeCare, and Cascadia Senior Living, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Washington's large integrated health systems, including those with campuses in both urban and rural areas, account for the majority of consistent nursing openings across the state.

Which Washington cities have the most nursing jobs?

Seattle, Yakima, and Tacoma have the most nursing job openings in Washington. Seattle drives the largest share of postings because of its dense concentration of major hospital systems and academic medical centers, while Spokane and Tacoma anchor significant regional health networks that serve both urban populations and the surrounding rural communities.

Are there remote nursing jobs in Washington?

Yes, but they're rare. Nursing is primarily a hands-on clinical role, so most positions require on-site presence. About 29% of nursing openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those tend to be concentrated in telehealth triage, utilization review, case management, and nurse educator roles rather than direct patient care.

How can I get hired as a nursing in Washington with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying to a new graduate residency program, which large Washington health systems like UW Medicine, MultiCare, and Providence run specifically for nurses without prior acute care experience. These structured programs offer supervised clinical rotations and mentorship before independent patient assignment. Candidates who hold a current Washington RN license, have completed a clinical practicum in a relevant setting, and apply early in their final semester typically have the strongest outcomes.

Where can I find and apply to nursing jobs in Washington?

You can find and apply to nursing jobs in Washington on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the state. Search through the available roles, find the ones that match your experience and specialty, and apply directly to the positions that fit.

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