University of Washington
Academic medical center in Seattle, WA
- Sign-on bonus up to $10,000 on 1+ roles
- Hiring days and nights
- New grads welcome on 7+ roles
From 120 postings and the employer’s site · Employer research Jul 4, 2026Sources
The short version
The University of Washington is a major public research university whose healthcare system, UW Medicine, includes UW Medical Center-Montlake and other clinical facilities in Seattle, WA.
Employer research, Jul 4, 2026
Who it fits
Best fit
- New grads: 7 of the 48 roles on this page welcome new grads
- Nurse practitioners: 21 of the 48 roles on this page are advanced practice roles
Nursing here
The hard parts
Pay and benefits rated lower at 3.7 out of 5 on Indeed
Employer research, Jul 4, 2026
Job security and advancement opportunities rated 3.6 out of 5
Employer research, Jul 4, 2026
Management rated 3.6 out of 5, indicating some leadership concerns
Employer research, Jul 4, 2026
Culture rating of 3.8 out of 5 suggests room for improvement in workplace culture
Employer research, Jul 4, 2026
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 requirements must I meet before applying, and which can wait until after hire?
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 University of Washington hire new grads?
7 of the 48 roles on this page welcome new grads.
Is there a sign-on bonus?
Yes, on 1 of the 48 roles on this page, up to $10,000.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 43 roles with a stated shift on this page, 25 are day shifts, 16 are night shifts and 2 are rotating shifts.
Which units are hiring?
ICU (5), oncology (4), L&D (3), NICU (2) and more.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to University of Washington, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at University of Washington
Advanced Practice Provider (ARNP/PA-C), Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine
Posted today
From $130,008/year
- NP
- Day shift
Advanced Practice Provider (ARNP/PA-C) - Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Posted today
From $129,996/year
- NP
- Day shift
Advanced Practice Provider (ARNP/PA-C) Kidney Stone Center - UWMC Northwest
Posted today
From $120,000/year
- RN
- Day shift
- NP
- Day shift
- RN
- Day shift
- NP
Advanced Practice Provider (ARNP or PA-C), Division of Generalists, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Posted today
$138,000–$170,000/year
- New grads welcomed
- NP/RN
- Day shift
Advanced Practice Provider (ARNP/PA-C) - Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, UWMC Montlake
Posted today
From $130,008/year
- New grads welcomed
- NP
- Day shift
Advanced Practice Provider (ARNP/PA-C) - General Urology - UWMC Northwest
Posted today
From $120,000/year
- RN
- Day shift
Registered Nurse, New to NICU, Level IV NICU, UW Medical Center-Montlake
Posted 4 days ago
From $47/hr
- RN
- Night shift
- RN
- Day shift
Staffing and Patient Placement Coordinator, Harborview - Staffing Nursing Administrative Supervisory
Posted 6 days ago
From $23/hr
- RN
- Rotating shift
- Per diem
- RN
- 8-hour days
- RN
- Night shift
RN - PICC / Vascular Access Team - UW Medical Center-Northwest (Part Time)
Posted 5 days ago
From $47/hr
- RN
- 10-hour days
- RN
- 8-hour nights
- RN
- Day shift
- RN
- Night shift
- Per diem
- RN
- Day shift
Registered Nurse - Cardiovascular Procedures Unit (CVPU) - UW Medical Center-Montlake
Posted last week
From $47/hr
- RN
- 10-hour days
Registered Nurse - Electrophysiology (EP) Lab - UW Medical Center - Montlake
Posted last week
From $47/hr
- RN
- Day shift
- CNA
- Night shift
- Per diem
APP (Nurse Practitioner OR Physician Assistant), Inpatient General Surgery, Harborview Medical Center
Posted last week
From $131,316/year
- NP
- Night shift
- RN
- Night shift
APP (Nurse Practitioner OR Physician Assistant) - NEURO Critical Care - Harborview Medical Center - (90% FTE, Variable Shifts - Days & Nights))
Posted last week
From $133,944/year
- NP
- Rotating shift
RN / Assistant Nurse Manager, UW Medical Center - Montlake - Medical Oncology ICU
Posted last week
From $51/hr
- RN
- Night shift
- RN
- Day shift
- RN
- Night shift
CRNA/Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, Harborview Medical Center
Posted last week
From $240,756/year
- Sign-on bonus
- CRNA
- Night shift
Advanced Practice Provider - Cardiothoracic Surgery Intensive Care (CTICU) Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (ARNP/PA-C)
Posted last week
From $123,912/year
- New grads welcomed
- NP
- Night shift
Registered Nurse / CCFP (Critical Care Float Pool) / Harborview Medical Center
Posted last week
From $47/hr
- RN
- Night shift
Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) - Digestive Health Clinic at the Outpatient Medical Center
Posted last week
From $138,720/year
- NP
- Day shift
- APRN
- Day shift
- RN
- Night shift
- RN
- Per diem
- RN
- Day shift
Advanced Practice Provider (ARNP/PA-C) - Vascular Surgery Inpatient/Outpatient Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Posted last week
From $130,008/year
- New grads welcomed
- NP
- Day shift
- RN
- Day shift
- RN
- Day shift
- RN
- Night shift
- Per diem
APP (Nurse Practitioner OR Physician Assistant), ICU Hospitalist Float
Posted last week
From $133,944/year
- NP
- Night shift
Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) - Inpatient Neurological Surgery at UW Medical Center-Montlake
Posted last week
From $138,720/year
- NP
- Day shift
- RN
- Night shift
- RN
Advanced Practice Provider (APP) - Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) in the Division of Midwifery, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Posted last week
$130,000–$170,000/year
- New grads welcomed
- CNM
- Day shift
Advanced Practice Provider (ARNP/PA-C) - Breast Health Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – University of Washington, Department of Surgery
Posted last week
From $130,008/year
- New grads welcomed
- NP
Advanced Practice Provider (ARNP/PA-C) - Cardiac Acute Care Service Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – University of Washington, Department of Surgery
Posted last week
From $130,008/year
- New grads welcomed
- NP
RN / Nurse Manager - Gynecologic Oncology and Oncology Infusion Clinics
Posted last week
From $125,484/year
- RN
- Day shift
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