Washington State Health Care Authority
Hiring nurses in Lakewood, WA
- $63k–$174k/yr posted pay across 5 roles
- Hiring days and evenings
From 5 postings · Employer research Oct 8, 2026Sources
The short version
Director Ryan Moran leads the agency and has publicly recognized staff for work on the state's public coverage option.
For experienced nursesSources
Who it fits
Best fit
- Psych nurses: 3 of 5 roles
- LPNs and LVNs: 2 of 5 roles accept an LPN or LVN
Nursing here
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
$42.82 - $70.21 per hour for DSHS ESH Registered Nurse 2, Medical Lake WA
As of 2026-10-08
- Benefits
$8,227 - $13,483 monthly salary for DSHS ESH Registered Nurse 3, Medical Lake WA
As of 2026-10-08
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 does a usual day’s workload look like?
- Where would I work, and on which unit or team?
- Which requirements must I meet before applying, and which can wait until after hire?
Common questions
Does Washington State Health Care Authority hire new grads?
2 of 5 roles ask for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 5 roles, 3 are day shifts, 1 is evening shifts and 1 is night shifts.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Washington State Health Care Authority, and we tell you what happens next.
Roles from Washington State Health Care Authority
- RN
- Day shift
- Tuition reimbursement
- LPN
- Night shift
- Tuition reimbursement
- RN
- Evening shift
- Compact license OK
- RN
- Day shift
- Tuition reimbursement
DSHS WSH Licensed Practical Nurse 2
$5,240 - $7,044 per month
- LPN
- Day shift
- Tuition reimbursement
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