Covington Medical Center
Community hospital in Covington, WA
- Sign-on bonus up to $10,000 on 1 role
- Hiring nights and evenings
- Nurse residency
From 4 postings, the employer’s site and nurse reviews · Employer research Jul 28, 2026Sources
The short version
You arrive at 17700 SE 272nd Street in Covington, a newer suburban stretch of southeastern King County between Kent and Maple Valley. The Emergency Department runs around the clock; visitor hours are 8am to 8pm.
Employer research, Jul 28, 2026
An RN Emergency Department role here may come with up to $10,000 sign-on and up to $10,000 relocation support.
If you are moving hereSources
As of 2026Source: multicare.wd1.myworkdayjobs.comThe RN Transition to Practice Program runs 12 months with specially prepared preceptors and a dedicated specialty-specific nursing professional development team.
For new gradsSources
System float pool RNs who cover Covington among six Puget Sound hospitals earn $54.49–$92.47 an hour by tier and years of experience.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026Source: jobs.multicare.org
Who it fits
Best fit
- New grads: Nurse residency: RN Transition to Practice Program (RN Residency) · Applications: Applications encouraged from all nursing students regardless of anticipated graduation date; questionnaire for specialty, location, start date preferences
Not a fit
- Day-shift nurses: 2 of the 3 roles with a stated shift are nights
Nursing here
- Nurse residency
RN Transition to Practice Program (RN Residency) · Applications: Applications encouraged from all nursing students regardless of anticipated graduation date; questionnaire for specialty, location, start date preferences
Covington Medical Center · employer research
Sources
As of 2026Source: jobs.multicare.org- Preceptors and orientation
12-month residency with specially prepared preceptors, dedicated specialty-specific nursing professional development team, evidence-based project; fellowship customizes pathway via learning needs assessment
Covington Medical Center · employer research
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- Tuition support
Tuition assistance program: 100% of tuition and fees or up to $5,250 FT / $2,500 PT employees per year
Covington Medical Center · employer research
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- Union representation
Union and non-union roles reported
Covington Medical Center · employer research
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- Scheduling
ED RN example: FTE 0.9, evening shift, 12-hour shifts, alternating weekends; flexible scheduling cited in benefits
Covington Medical Center · employer research
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As of 2026Source: multicare.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com- Floating
System float pool supports six Puget Sound hospitals including Covington Medical Center; requires at least three years experience; tiered roles and premiums
Covington Medical Center · employer research
Sources
As of 2026Source: jobs.multicare.org
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, life, retirement with employer contributions, generous PTO, extended illness time, EAP, wellness incentives; tuition assistance 100% of tuition and fees or up to $5,250 FT / $2,500 PT per year; possible ED sign-on and relocation bonuses up to $10,000 each.
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
System float pool RNs (covers Covington Medical Center among six hospitals): $54.49-$92.47 depending on tier and years of experience; Tier 1 MS/Tele/Preop, Tier 2 PCU/MS/Tele, Tier 3 ICU/PCU or ER/OCED or PACU, Tier 4 All
As of 2026
Sources
- Hourly pay
MultiCare RN Resident/Fellow ED (GSH Puyallup posting): $44.13 - $85.17 an hour
As of 2026
- Sign-on bonus
Potentially up to $10,000 sign-on bonus for RN Emergency Department at Covington Medical Center
As of 2026
- Sign-on bonus
System float pool: up to $10,000 sign-on bonus and up to $10,000 relocation bonus depending on distance of move
As of 2026
Sources
- Relocation
Potentially up to $10,000 relocation bonus for RN Emergency Department at Covington Medical Center
As of 2026
- Benefits
Tuition assistance program: 100% of tuition and fees or up to $5,250 for full-time employees / $2,500 for part-time employees per year
As of 2026
Units hiring now
- EREvenings 11 open
- Med surgNights 11 open
- OR1 open
- StepdownNights 11 open
Emergency Department
RN ED posting requires min 1 year Emergency nursing experience; active BLS, ACLS, and PALS; FTE 0.9 evenings, 12-hour shifts, alternating weekends.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: multicare.wd1.myworkdayjobs.comOperating Room
Permanent staff RN - Operating Room posting describes hospital-based multidisciplinary nursing care role.
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Source location unconfirmedSource: jobs.multicare.orgHospital-wide staffing
CMS staffing grade D; RN per bed 0.52; nursing HPPD 4.3; RN staffing composition 30%.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: allnurses.comMS TELE
Travel posting referenced MS TELE nurses needed at Covington Medical Center, 13 weeks 3x12.
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Source location unconfirmedSource: facebook.com
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Overall ratings and pay/benefits
- Six Indeed reviews average 3.8 overall; pay and benefits and job security/advancement rated 4.5; work-life and culture 4.0; management 3.0.
Sources
As of 2025-11-23Source: indeed.com- Leadership treatment of travelers
- Sterile processing tech said department is organized and staff friendly but leadership is rude and disrespectful toward travelers.
Sources
As of 2025-11-23Source: indeed.com- Staffing ratios and nurse communication
- CMS staffing grade D with low RN-per-bed; patient nurse-communication score 3/5 from 386 surveys.
Sources
As of 2026Source: allnurses.com
More review themes
- Pharmacy work environment
- Outpatient pharmacy tech called it a great place and better than other company pharmacies.
Sources
As of 2024-02-01Source: indeed.com
The hard parts
CMS grades staffing here a D, with about 0.52 RN per bed and nursing HPPD around 4.3.
Sources
As of 2026Source: allnurses.com
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What is the usual patient load, and how often do nurses float?
Living in Covington, WA
Covington sits in the Green River Valley southeast of Seattle, offering a quiet suburban feel with easy access to the Cascade foothills. With nearby parks, trails, and a family-friendly atmosphere, it's a relaxed base for nurses who prefer a slower pace while staying within commuting distance of major Puget Sound healthcare systems.
Browse roles in Covington- State price level · Washington
- 7% above the national average
- State index 107.0 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $2,232/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $134,502/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does Covington Medical Center hire new grads?
1 of 4 roles asks for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads. Its nurse residency: RN Transition to Practice Program (RN Residency) · Applications: Applications encouraged from all nursing students regardless of anticipated graduation date; questionnaire for specialty, location, start date preferences.
Is there a sign-on bonus?
Yes, on 1 of 4 roles, up to $10,000.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 3 roles with a stated shift, 2 are night shifts and 1 is an evening shift.
Which units are hiring?
ER (1), med surg (1), OR (1) and stepdown (1).
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Covington Medical Center, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Covington Medical Center
Med Surg RN
$49–$94/hr
- RN
- 12 hour shifts, alternating Weekends
- Compact license OK
RN Progressive Care Unit
$49–$94/hr
- RN
- Night shift
- Compact license OK
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- 12-hour evenings
- Compact license OK
Sources
- allnurses.com/hospitals/washington/covington/multicare-covington-medical-center-r5062
Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- facebook.com/HilltopActionCoalition/posts/extra-extra-multicaremulticare-is-now-recruiting-for-cna-positions-at-tacoma-gen/2957215074382635
Nursing here
- indeed.com/cmp/Multicare-Covington-Medical-Center/reviews
What nurses say · as of 2025-11-23
- jobs.multicare.org/rn-residency-in-covington
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
- jobs.multicare.org/students-grads/rn-fellowship
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
- jobs.multicare.org/system-float-pool-nursing-careers
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
- multicare.org/location/covington-medical-center
Employer website
- multicare.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/multicare/job/Covington-Washington/RN---Emergency-Department---Covington-Medical-Center_JR79820-1
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
- ufcw3000.org/news/2026/5/13/covington-medical-center-bargaining-update
Nursing here
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