Swedish

Health system employer · Based in Bellevue, WA

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On the floor

What the day-to-day looks like

What stands out

New graduates
You can apply to the RN Residency before you have a license, then learn in class, simulation, and clinical shifts with a preceptor.
As of 2026Source: providenceswedish.jobs
Moving here
If you live outside Washington, relocation assistance is offered to RN Residents.
As of 2026Source 1: reddit.com Source 2: providenceswedish.jobs Source 3: ziprecruiter.com
New graduates
Fellow postings for Postpartum and NICU were listed for November 2026.
As of 2026Source: providenceswedish.jobs
Experienced nurses
You will see 87% of 109 RN reviews saying they would recommend Swedish to a friend.
As of 2026 · 2022-01-03Source 1: glassdoor.com Source 2: glassdoor.com Source 3: glassdoor.com Source 4: glassdoor.com

Working conditions

Union representation: Union roles reported; Source 1: seiu1199nw.org Source 2: seiu1199nw.org Source 3: fox13seattle.com
Scheduling: RN reviews describe some schedule flexibility alongside chronic understaffing and unrealistic expectations; As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
Pay and benefits: Night shift differential reported for Providence Swedish nurse residency RNs; As of 2026Source: reddit.com
Pay and benefits: Additional BSN premium reported for Providence Swedish nurse residency RNs (amount not stated); As of 2026Source: reddit.com
Pay and benefits: Relocation assistance offered to RN Residents living outside Washington State (amount not stated); As of 2026Source: providenceswedish.jobs
Pay and benefits: Third-party listing range for RN NICU (Level IV) at Swedish First Hill: $80,000–$156,000/yr; As of 2026Source: ziprecruiter.com

Starting out and growing here

Nurse residency: Providence Swedish RN Residency/Fellowship Program · Applications: Applications accepted before RN license; November 2026 Postpartum and NICU fellow cohorts posted for SFH; As of 2026Source: providenceswedish.jobs
Preceptors and orientation: RN Residency/Fellowship uses classroom, simulation, and clinical time under preceptor guidance and support; As of 2026Source: providenceswedish.jobs
Career development: Glassdoor summary of employee reviews notes advancement opportunities exist, with pay dissatisfaction; As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com

The city

Living in Seattle, WA

Seattle sits about 11% above the national average for cost of living—but post-shift Puget Sound ferry rides to Bainbridge, Capitol Hill's indie espresso bars, Fremont's Sunday market, and the Olympic Range on every western skyline offset the price tag. The drizzle is real. So are the mountain views from your hospital break room.

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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

Who they are

You train in the Providence Swedish RN Residency with classroom, simulation, and clinical time under a preceptor.

Working here

Culture and working life

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Themes from public reviews

Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.

Coworker teamwork vs cliques: Nurses often praise coworker camaraderie and teamwork, while others describe cliques and a culture that can feel toxic.; As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
Management and staffing: Reviews commonly cite weak leadership, micromanagement, poor communication, and staffing shortages that are not adequately addressed.; As of 2026Source 1: glassdoor.com Source 2: glassdoor.com
Burnout and work-life balance: Some report flexible scheduling; others describe understaffing, unrealistic expectations, burnout, and little support from upper management.; As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com

More review themes

Pay versus cost of living: Staff say pay lags local living costs and does not reflect their contributions, even when growth paths exist.; As of 2026Source 1: glassdoor.com Source 2: glassdoor.com
RN recommend rate: Glassdoor shows a 3.8 RN rating with 87% of 109 RN reviews saying they would recommend Swedish to a friend.; As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
Overall recommend rate and CEO approval: Across 1,129 reviews the overall rating is 3.5, 61% would recommend, and 35% approve of the CEO.; As of 2026Source 1: glassdoor.com Source 2: glassdoor.com
Benefits, PTO, and retention at Cherry Hill: A Cherry Hill RN cited solid health, dental, and vision benefits but poor retention and limited PTO.; As of 2022-01-03Source: glassdoor.com

What to weigh

In late 2025, Providence Swedish cut about 296 Puget Sound jobs, mixed filled and vacant roles, with exits into early 2026.

Source 1: fox13seattle.com Source 2: seiu1199nw.org

The reality check

Before you decide

Quick facts

Relationship: Umbrella organization
Roles last seen active: Sep 11, 2026

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