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Critical Care RN

Northwest Ambulance

Seattle, Washington

$121k–$190k/yr

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RNCritical CareEmergency MedicineCritical Care TransportSign-on bonus

Last seen active Aug 9, 2026

What the posting states

Base pay
$121k–$190k/yr

About this role

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As a member of the Critical Care Response Transport Team, the Registered Nurse provides patient assessment, critical nursing care, and transport services to patients. The Nurse is responsible for supervising patient care, treatment, and assessment during transport. Duties include providing excellent patient care, safe lifting and transferring of patients, operating emergency vehicles safely, adhering to company policies, completing documentation, responding to dispatch instructions, maintaining safety standards, participating in continuing education, keeping vehicles and stations clean, maintaining equipment and supplies, communicating effectively, and maintaining strict confidentiality.

Skills for this role

Patient CarePatient Assessment

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
Hiring organization

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,…

2.9 Google rating

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
family-orientedsupportivepurpose-drivenlearning-focusedprivate ambulancecritical care transport

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.

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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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