University of Washington Medicine
Academic medical center in Seattle, WA
From 1 posting and the employer’s site · Employer research Jul 5, 2026Sources
The short version
UW Medicine is the only comprehensive clinical, research, and learning health system in the five-state WWAMI (Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, Idaho) region, with approximately 30,000 workforce members.
Employer research, Jul 5, 2026
Nursing here
Benefits
Relocation assistance is confirmed for at least some nursing positions. As a University of Washington-affiliated employer, workforce members who are state employees are subject to Washington State public employment policies and ethics standards.
The hard parts
Large bureaucratic organization with compliance requirements typical of state-affiliated public institutions
Employer research, Jul 5, 2026
As a state employer, salary structure may be more rigid compared to private-sector healthcare systems
Employer research, Jul 5, 2026
Complex multi-site organization may create navigational and communication challenges for staff
Employer research, Jul 5, 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?
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.
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- 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 Medicine hire new grads?
The one role asks for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to University of Washington Medicine, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at University of Washington Medicine
RN / Assistant Nurse Manager, UW Medical Center-Montlake - Medical Oncology ICU
University of Washington MedicineSeattle, WA
$49–$90/hr
- RN
Sources
- uwmedicine.org
Employer website
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