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State of Washington
Hiring organization · Based in Airway Heights, Washington
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What the day-to-day looks like
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Benefits
Employees often cite solid benefits plus flexibility and remote options as strengths.
The city
Living in Walla Walla, WA
Tucked against the Blue Mountains in southeastern Washington, Walla Walla blends small-town warmth with a thriving wine-country scene. Tree-lined streets, a historic downtown, and Whitman College give this agricultural hub a cultured, unhurried pace—an appealing shift for nurses seeking community connection and outdoor access without big-city congestion.
Browse roles in Walla Walla- Metro price level · Walla Walla area
- 98.5
- 1% below the national average
- Median gross rent
- $1,323/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Who they are
You would be stepping into a State of Washington nursing role tied to Airway Heights, a small town less than 10 miles from Spokane on US Route 2. Nurses who work for the state often mention solid benefits, schedule flexibility, and remote options as the parts that make the job workable day to day.
- Hiring rotating
More about State of Washington
Glassdoor RN reviews land around a 4.0 with a high stated recommend rate, and community voices point to a wide range of facility options across the state system. Life here looks like mid-century ranch homes and newer townhomes, parks used by West Spokane neighbors, shopping and dining along the highway, and an average commute of about 18 minutes. Home prices tend to feel more attainable than in Spokane itself, and Washington takes no state income tax on wages. Professional development opportunities are available, yet advancement is more limited than what you would find in the private sector. Some reviews also describe thin managerial support, uneven collaboration across agencies, and pay that sits lower than private-sector nursing—details worth weighing before you apply.
Why nurses stay
How they describe the culture
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What nurses say in reviews
Glassdoor RN reviews show about a 4.0 rating with a high stated recommend rate; nurses praise benefits, flexibility, and remote options while flagging culture, management support, workload, and pay versus the private sector.
The good
- Solid benefits frequently cited by employees
- Flexibility and remote options noted as strengths
- About 4.0 Glassdoor rating with high RN recommend rate
- Many facility options across State of Washington nursing roles
The hard parts
- Salaries viewed as low compared with private-sector nursing
- Advancement more limited than in the private sector
- Some describe toxic culture and weak collaboration across agencies
- Reviews flag lack of managerial support and accountability
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