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- open role, live count
- 2.9
- Google rating
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What the day-to-day looks like
Benefits
The employer offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus for RNs accepting full-time positions with an hourly commitment. Hourly wages range from $51.91 to $70.44 per hour based on length of licensure, on 24-hour shifts with a standard 48-hour work week.
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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- 111.1
- 11% above the national average
- Median gross rent
- $2,030/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
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Who they are
Northwest Ambulance is a private critical care transport service founded in 2007 by a Snohomish County Fire Fighter/Paramedic.
- Sign-on bonus · 1 role
More about Northwest Ambulance
Headquartered in Fife, WA, the company has grown to nearly 400 employees and provides medical transport services across the Puget Sound region, from Whatcom to Thurston Counties. The company serves hospitals, clinics, fire departments, and nursing homes, offering both emergency and non-emergency transport services. For nursing professionals, Northwest Ambulance employs Registered Nurses on its Critical Care Response Transport Team, where RNs are responsible for patient assessment, critical nursing care, and safe transport of patients. The role involves supervising patient care during transport, operating emergency vehicles, maintaining equipment, and participating in continuing education. The company offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus for full-time RNs, with hourly wages ranging from $51.91 to $70.44 per hour determined by length of licensure, on 24-hour shifts with a standard 48-hour work week. Employee reviews reflect a mixed experience, with an overall Indeed rating of 2.8 out of 5 based on 84 reviews, highlighting a supportive environment and clear sense of purpose but noting concerns around management support, trust among colleagues, and sense of belonging.
Founded on principles of pride, integrity, and excellent customer service. The company states its mission is to provide exceptional and compassionate care to communities while treating every employee with the respect they deserve. The organization promotes a family-oriented culture and emphasizes community service across the Puget Sound region.
Why nurses stay
How they describe the culture
What nurses say in reviews
Indeed reports an overall rating of 2.8 out of 5 based on 84 reviews. Detailed sub-ratings include: Work-life balance 2.9/5, Pay and benefits 2.7/5, Job security and advancement 2.6/5, Management 2.6/5, and Culture 2.7/5. Reviewers highlighted positives such as a supportive environment, clear sense of purpose, and the ability to learn new things. Areas for improvement identified by employees include support from managers, trust in colleagues, and sense of belonging.
The good
- Supportive environment noted by employees
- Clear sense of purpose in serving communities
- Opportunity to learn new things and develop clinical skills
- $10,000 sign-on bonus for full-time RNs
- Hourly wage range of $51.91-$70.44 based on licensure tenure
- Family-oriented workplace culture
The hard parts
- Low overall employee rating of 2.8/5 on Indeed across 84 reviews
- Insufficient support from management cited as an area for improvement
- Trust issues among colleagues reported by employees
- Lack of sense of belonging noted in reviews
- Low ratings for job security and advancement (2.6/5)
“I came for the sign-on bonus. I stayed because on my hardest night, my whole team stayed with me.”
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