Kindred Hospital Seattle - First Hill
Hospital in Seattle, WA
- $48k–$174k/yr posted pay across 5 roles
- Hiring days and nights
From 5 postings and nurse reviews · Employer research Sep 14, 2026Sources
The short version
You would work in a hospital with Joint Commission certifications in respiratory failure, sepsis, and wound care.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026Source: kindredhospitals.comThe one posting we can see lists $57.06 an hour.
For experienced nursesSources
From employer postingsAs of 2026-09-14
Who it fits
Not a fit
- New grads: 4 of 5 roles ask for nursing experienceNew grad jobs near Seattle
Nursing here
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
Administrative Assistant Full Time: $25.29–$30.22 per hour
As of 2026
- Sign-on bonus
Up to $10,000 sign-on bonus for RNs; hiring also mentioned CNAs and LPNs, new grads welcome
As of 2019
Sources
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- flexibility vs bonus targets
- A 2017 Kindred Hospitals account executive cited flexible hours and strong pay, but said bonus goals were unrealistic and not scaled to territory size.
Sources
As of 2017-02-24Source: glassdoor.com
The hard parts
That $57.06 rate comes from a single posting, so ask the unit what they actually pay.
From employer postings
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 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.
Browse roles in Seattle- 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
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does Kindred Hospital Seattle - First Hill hire new grads?
4 of 5 roles ask for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 5 roles with a stated shift, 3 are day shifts and 2 are night shifts.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Kindred Hospital Seattle - First Hill, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Kindred Hospital Seattle - First Hill
- RN
- Night shift
- CEU allowance
- CNA
- Day shift
- CNA
- Day shift
- Per diem
- RN
- Night shift
- Compact license OK
Case Manager Part Time
$57–$83/hr
- RN
- Day shift
- Compact license OK
Sources
- facebook.com/TaylorRegionalHospitalKY/posts/-10k-sign-on-bonus-student-loan-incentive-new-night-shift-differential-of-20-we-/1025194406277723
Nursing here · as of 2019
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Employee-Review-Kindred-Hospitals-E8220-RVW13930964.htm
What nurses say · as of 2017-02-24
- kindredhospitals.com/locations/washington/seattle-first-hill
The short version · as of 2026
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