Providence Swedish
Health system in Seattle, WA
- Sign-on bonus up to $10,000 on 1 role
- Hiring nights and days
- New grads welcome on 2 roles
From 44 postings and nurse reviews · Employer research Aug 22, 2026Sources
The short version
You would be stepping into Swedish, a Seattle nonprofit hospital system founded in 1910 and now under Providence in Renton. The unit picture we can describe is Swedish First Hill, above downtown Seattle.
Employer research, Aug 22, 2026
The posted L&D manager role is day shift.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
Who it fits
Best fit
- New grads: 2 of 44 roles welcome new grads
Not a fit
- Day-shift nurses: 3 of the 5 roles with a stated shift are nights
Nursing here
- Career development
Providence cites professional development resources; Swedish reviews say advancement and training quality vary by department.
Providence Swedish · employer research
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- Scheduling
Reviews split: some flexible schedules; others report chronic understaffing and unrealistic expectations. L&D manager role is day shift.
Providence Swedish · employer research
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- Charge opportunities
Charge RN roles are staffed on Swedish First Hill L&D (5 EAST and 5 South).
Providence Swedish · employer research
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As of 2026
Benefits
Benefits and compensation begin the first day of employment.
Published pay and benefits
- Sign-on bonus
Hiring bonus for eligible external candidates, Manager Nursing L&D at Swedish First Hill; dollar amount not stated
As of 2026
- Relocation
Relocation for eligible external candidates, Manager Nursing L&D at Swedish First Hill; dollar amount not stated
As of 2026
- Benefits
Benefits and compensation package begin on the first day of employment (L&D manager posting)
As of 2026
Units hiring now
- ER6 open
- OR4 open
- Float pool3 open
- ICU2 open
- Cath lab1 open
- L&DDays 11 open
- Med surg1 open
- NICU1 open
Swedish First Hill NICU is Level 4 with 77 beds; 24/7 neonatology, anesthesia, and laborist coverage.
Sources
Source location unconfirmed - PACU1 open
- PICUNights 11 open
- Psych1 open
- Urgent care1 open
Labor and Delivery
Swedish First Hill (Seattle) L&D: 30 labor beds, ~550-600 births/month, deliveries from 22-23 weeks; 4 OB ORs.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedOB ED
OB ED 9 beds; 5 EAST has 6-bed OB ED, 14 labor rooms, 2 ORs, Charge RN, Laborist; 5 South does C-sections/overflow.
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Source location unconfirmed
Workplace photos
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- coworker support vs culture
- Teamwork and supportive peers are often praised, but some describe a toxic climate with micromanagement and office politics.
Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- management and communication
- Reviewers often cite poor communication, leaders who do not grasp clinical roles, and rigid policies that ignore well-being.
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- pay versus cost of living
- Many feel pay does not match local living costs and that staff are frequently overworked.
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
More review themes
- work-life balance
- Some enjoy flexible schedules; others report chronic understaffing, unrealistic expectations, and burnout.
Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- overall recommendation
- Swedish: 3.4/5 from 1,125 ratings, 61% would recommend. Providence system: 3.5/5 from 6,551 ratings, 64% would recommend.
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- CEO approval
- Glassdoor CEO approval is 36% at Swedish and 50% at Providence; Swedish business outlook is 42% positive.
The hard parts
Many nurses say the pay does not match local living costs and that staff are frequently overworked.
Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.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?
- Which hospital or site, and which unit, would I work on?
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 Providence Swedish hire new grads?
2 of 44 roles welcome new grads.
Is there a sign-on bonus?
Yes, on 1 of 44 roles, up to $10,000.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 5 roles with a stated shift, 3 are night shifts and 2 are day shifts.
Which units are hiring?
ER (6), OR (4), float pool (3), ICU (2) and more.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Providence Swedish, and we tell you what happens next.
Roles from Providence Swedish
Senior Quality Program Manager
Posted 2 weeks ago
Assistant Nurse Manager - Float Pool
Posted 3 days ago
- RN
RN - Family Childbirth Center (LDRP)
Posted 4 days ago
- RN
RN - Cardiac Catheterization
Posted 4 days ago
- RN
RN - Family Childbirth Center (LDRP)
Posted 4 days ago
- RN
RN - Family Childbirth Center (LDRP)
Posted 4 days ago
- RN
Manager Nursing - Medical Specialty Unit
Posted 5 days ago
- RN
Certified Nursing Assistant - Operating Room
Posted 6 days ago
- CNA
RN Resident - Central PS - February 2027 Cohort
Posted last week
- New grads welcomed
- RN
- Night shift
RN Resident - Edmonds - February 2027
Posted last week
- New grads welcomed
- RN
- Night shift
Certified Nursing Assistant - Cherry Hill Campus
Posted last week
- CNA
RN - Emergency Department (Swedish Mill Creek)
Posted last week
- RN
Care Manager RN - Inpatient Float
Posted last week
- RN
RN Fellow - NICU - SFH November 2026 Cohort
Posted last week
- RN
- Fellowship program
Navigator RN - STEMI/PERT Program
Posted last week
- RN
RN - Orthopedic Operating Room
Posted last week
- RN
Charge RN - PICU
Posted last week
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- Night shift
Manager Nursing - Neuro Epilepsy
Posted last week
- RN
Assistant Nurse Manager - Labor and Delivery
Posted last week
- RN
- Day shift
- Fellowship program
Assistant Nursing Manager - Family Childbirth Center (LDRP)
Posted last week
- RN
Multi Campus Float Pool RN - Operating Room
Posted last week
- RN
Manager Nursing - Postpartum
Posted last week
- RN
RN - Postpartum Lactation Consultant, IBCLC
Posted last week
- RN
- Day shift
Assistant Nurse Manager - Float Pool
Posted last week
- RN
Professional Development Specialist RN - Critical Care
Posted last week
- RN
Care Manager RN - Emergency Department
Posted last week
- RN
Certified Nursing Assistant - Operating Room
Posted 2 weeks ago
- CNA
RN - Pre-Op Phase II
$51–$94
- RN
- MAIN AND SDS PRE POST
Sources
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Swedish-providence-Reviews-EI_IE20077.0,7_KH8,18.htm
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-Providence-EI_IE4651.11,21.htm
Nursing here, What nurses say · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-Swedish-EI_IE20077.11,18.htm
What nurses say · as of 2026
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