DESC

Hiring organization · Based in Seattle, WA

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On the floor

What the day-to-day looks like

Shifts hiring now: Days 1

Benefits

Employee medical is described as free; covering family is described as terrible. A former RN said there is no retirement contribution.

What stands out

Experienced nurses
You work the posted RN-MPI day shift, 9am to 5pm, with Saturday and Sunday off, and a former RN said they could flex their time.
As of 2025-08-26Source: glassdoor.com
Experienced nurses
You would be in a union shop.
From employer postings
Experienced nurses
Staff have described the pay as generous or competitive for the field.
As of 2025-08-26 · 2025-05-14 · 2023-12-02Source 1: glassdoor.com Source 2: glassdoor.com Source 3: glassdoor.com
Experienced nurses
Long-tenured colleagues say the work is unique and many people here stay dedicated to the mission and the clients, even when it is hard.
As of 2023-12-02Source: glassdoor.com

More about working here

Experienced nurses
Employee medical is described as free.
As of 2025-08-26Source 1: glassdoor.com Source 2: glassdoor.com
Moving here
The posted RN role is a weekday 9am to 5pm schedule in Seattle, the kind of shift that can make a move here livable.
As of 2025-08-26Source: glassdoor.com

Working conditions

Union representation: Union roles reported; From employer postings
Scheduling: RN-MPI full-time posting: day shift 9am-5pm, Saturday and Sunday off. A former RN said they could flex their time.; As of 2025-08-26Source: glassdoor.com
Pay and benefits: Former RN (BSN) described pay as generous for nurses; As of 2025-08-26Source: glassdoor.com
Pay and benefits: Current project manager listed great pay as a pro; As of 2025-05-14Source: glassdoor.com
Pay and benefits: Long-tenured client engagement specialist said pay is very competitive for the field; As of 2023-12-02Source: glassdoor.com

The city

Living in Seattle, WA

Seattle pairs Pacific Northwest natural beauty with top-tier healthcare employers. Nurses enjoy outdoor access to Puget Sound and the Cascades, plus coffee culture and distinct neighborhoods like Capitol Hill and Ballard. Expect rainy winters, mild summers, and a tech-driven economy that keeps the metro buzzing year-round.

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Metro price level · Seattle area: 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

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Who they are

You clock in at a union workplace in Seattle, 98133. The full-time RN-MPI posting is a day shift, 9am to 5pm, Saturday and Sunday off. A former RN said they could flex their time.

Hiring days

More about DESC

Staff have called the pay generous or competitive for the field. Your own medical is described as free. Covering a partner or a child is described as terrible, and a former RN said there is no retirement contribution. Time-off can look generous on the page, but federal holidays sit inside that bank, and you spend PTO to be paid for them. Long-tenured people here say the work is unique and many colleagues stay dedicated to the mission and the clients, even when the work is hard. Nurses and other staff also report weak ground-level support, leadership infighting, and little attention to safety or client care. A former RN described moves as a popularity contest. About 169 Glassdoor reviews sit at 2.9 out of 5; 45% would recommend. Compensation is scored 3.7; senior management is scored 2.1.

Long-tenured staff describe unique work and colleagues dedicated to the mission and clients, though they also say it is hard.

Working here

Culture and working life

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Themes from public reviews

Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.

Pay vs benefits tradeoff: Staff call pay generous or competitive, but a former RN said family health coverage is poor and there is no retirement contribution.; As of 2025-08-26Source 1: glassdoor.com Source 2: glassdoor.com Source 3: glassdoor.com
Employee-only medical: Employee medical is described as free; covering anyone else in the family is described as terrible.; As of 2025-08-26Source 1: glassdoor.com Source 2: glassdoor.com
PTO and holidays: A former RN said time-off looks generous but includes federal holidays, which require using PTO to be paid.; As of 2025-08-26Source: glassdoor.com

More review themes

Management and safety: Nurses and other staff report weak ground-level support, leadership infighting, and little attention to safety or client care.; As of 2025-08-26Source 1: glassdoor.com Source 2: glassdoor.com Source 3: glassdoor.com
Culture and advancement: A former RN described a popularity-contest culture where moves depend on who likes you, not merit.; As of 2025-08-26Source: glassdoor.com
Mission-driven work: Long-tenured staff say the work is unique and many colleagues are dedicated to the mission and clients, though it is hard.; As of 2023-12-02Source: glassdoor.com
Inclusion in management: A current project manager claimed staff who are not BIPOC or LGBTQ+ lack protections if they join management.; As of 2025-05-14Source: glassdoor.com
Overall Glassdoor standing: About 169 reviews average 2.9/5; 45% would recommend. Comp 3.7 is strongest; senior management 2.1 is weakest.; As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com

What to weigh

Nurses and other staff report weak ground-level support, leadership infighting, and little attention to safety or client care.

As of 2025-08-26Source 1: glassdoor.com Source 2: glassdoor.com Source 3: glassdoor.com

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Quick facts

Roles last seen active: Aug 25, 2026
Website: desc.org ↗

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