Critical Care RN
Northwest Ambulance
Seattle, Washington
$121k–$190k/yr
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Last seen active Aug 9, 2026
What the posting states
- Base pay
- $121k–$190k/yr
About this role
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Skills for this role
Requirements
- Active and unencumbered RN license
- 3 years of experience in a critical care or emergency department environment
- Certified in ACLS prior to hire
- Certified in PALS prior to hire
- CEN Certification preferred
- CCRN Certification preferred
- Patient transport experience preferred
- BSN preferred
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching up to 5%
- Paid time off (2.3-4.7 hours per 40 hours worked)
- Paid holidays (premium rate of 1.5x regular rate)
- Tuition reimbursement ($1,200/year)
About the employer
Northwest Ambulance is a private critical care transport service founded in 2007 by a Snohomish County Fire Fighter/Paramedic. Headquartered in Fife, WA, the company has grown to nearly 400 employees and provides medical transport services across the Puget Sound region,…
What reviewers appreciate
- Supportive environment noted by employees
- Clear sense of purpose in serving communities
- Opportunity to learn new things and develop clinical skills
What reviewers flag
- Low overall employee rating of 2.8/5 on Indeed across 84 reviews
- Insufficient support from management cited as an area for improvement
- Trust issues among colleagues reported by employees
Living in Seattle, WA
Seattle pairs Pacific Northwest natural beauty with top-tier healthcare employers. Nurses enjoy outdoor access to Puget Sound and the Cascades, plus coffee culture and distinct neighborhoods like Capitol Hill and Ballard. Expect rainy winters, mild summers, and a tech-driven economy that keeps the metro buzzing year-round.
- Metro price level · Seattle area
- 111.1
- 11% above the national average
- Median gross rent
- $2,030/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
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On your path
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- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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