Pulse Heart Institute

Hiring organization · Based in Tacoma, WA

On the floor

What the day-to-day looks like

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The city

Living in Tacoma, WA

Tacoma sits on Puget Sound with Mount Rainier rising dramatically to the southeast, offering nurses a Pacific Northwest lifestyle at a more approachable pace than nearby Seattle. The historic Stadium District and rustically revitalized Point Defiance Park capture the city's blend of industrial heritage and outdoor access. Commutes to Seattle are manageable when bigger-city amenities call.

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Metro price level · Tacoma area: 11% above the national average; BEA index 111.1 (100 = national)
Median gross rent: $1,676/mo; rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income: $85,884/yr; all local households, not nurse pay

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024

The reality check

Before you decide

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