Ballard Center
Nursing home in Seattle, WA
- Sign-on bonus up to $6,500 on 1 role
- Hiring days
- New grads welcome on 1 role
From 2 postings · Employer research Jul 6, 2026
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The short version
Ballard Center is a skilled nursing facility located in Seattle, WA, providing long-term residential care. The employer hires Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), Registered Nurse Supervisors, and interim Minimum Data Set (MDS) Registered Nurses.
Employer research, Jul 6, 2026
Who it fits
Best fit
- New grads: 1 of 2 roles welcomes new grads
Nursing here
Benefits
Benefits mentioned include medical, dental, and vision coverage; UKG Wallet for early wage access; continuing education and training; and professional development opportunities. A $3,500 sign-on bonus is offered for full-time hires.
The hard parts
MDS-RN position listed as temporary/interim assignment only
Employer research, Jul 6, 2026
No mention of retirement benefits or paid time off in job descriptions
Employer research, Jul 6, 2026
Limited information on career advancement pathways beyond general 'growth opportunities'
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What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- When would a sign-on bonus have to be repaid?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What does a usual day’s workload look like?
- Which requirements must I meet before applying, and which can wait until after hire?
Living in Seattle, WA
Clock out on First Hill’s hospital corridor and catch views of Mount Rainier rising over Puget Sound. Seattle pairs premier clinical hubs with misty ferry commutes and espresso culture. While everyday expenses run about 11% above the national average, the Pacific Northwest wilderness and innovative nursing community make it an exhilarating home base.
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- 11% above the national average
- BEA index 111.1 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $2,030/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $123,860/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does Ballard Center hire new grads?
1 of 2 roles welcomes new grads.
Is there a sign-on bonus?
Yes, on 1 of 2 roles, up to $6,500.
Which units are hiring?
Clinical documentation & utilization review (1) and geriatric (1).
How do I apply?
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