Virginia Mason Medical Center
Hospital in Seattle, WA
- $52k–$185k/yr posted pay across 5 roles
- Hiring days
From 17 postings and nurse reviews · Employer research Oct 7, 2026Sources
The short version
The four postings we have on file run as 8-week assignments with a median rate of $45.32 an hour.
For travel nursesSources
From employer postingsAs of 2026-10-07The top posted rate in those four listings reaches $47.12 an hour, so experience shows up in the number.
For experienced nursesSources
From employer postingsAs of 2026-10-07
Who it fits
Not a fit
- New grads: 14 of 17 roles ask for nursing experienceNew grad jobs near Seattle
Nursing here
Published pay and benefits
- Sign-on bonus
$5,000 SIGN ON BONUS for CVICU RNs (12 hour shifts), Seattle WA
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- Sign-on bonus
$10,000 Sign-on bonus for CVICU RNs – PM/Night, Seattle WA
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- Relocation
PAID RELOCATION for CVICU RNs, Seattle WA; amount not published
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- Relocation
Relocation assistance for CVICU RNs, Seattle WA; amount not published
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What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Employer rating
- Job seekers and employees rate Virginia Mason Medical Center at 3.5 out of 5 stars on Glassdoor.
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As of 2026
The hard parts
Posted hourly pay spans $25.24 to $47.12 across only four listings, so the rate depends heavily on role and shift.
From employer postings
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 Virginia Mason Medical Center hire new grads?
14 of 17 roles ask for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 2 roles with a stated shift, 2 are day shifts.
Which units are hiring?
ER (2), OR (2), med surg (1), oncology (1) and more.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Virginia Mason Medical Center, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Virginia Mason Medical Center
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