Registered Nurse RN

Bellingham, Washington

Avalon Care Center Bellingham offers an exceptional opportunity to lead a highly engaged clinical team while enjoying everything the Pacific Northwest has to offer.

Posted Oct 13 · New grads welcomed

Shift and hours: Friday and Saturday, 6:00 am - 2:00 pm · Sunday, 2:00 pm - 10:30 pm3 shifts a week
Unit and setting: Long Term Care
License: RN licenseCurrent RN license in Washington State or NLC eligible
Term: Per DiemPRN also available

Do you qualify?

New grads: Welcomed New nurses welcome to apply!
License: Current RN license in Washington State or NLC eligible Current RN license in Washington State (or NLC eligible) Check your license
Also asks: Strong clinical assessment and nursing skills
Also asks: Ability to lead and collaborate with a care team
Also asks: Commitment to delivering exceptional resident care
Also asks: Ability to pass required background checks and employment screenings

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What it pays

Against similar roles: In range for Washington PRN rolesWashington PRN postings that state pay run $38/hr to $78/hr, the middle half $45/hr to $65/hr, across 181 postings.
Pay differential: Evening shift: $1.00/hour Evening shift: $1.00/hour
Night differential: Noc shift: $3.00/hr Noc shift: $3.00/hr
Extra pay: $1.00/hour evening shift differential
Extra pay: $3.00/hr night shift differentialNoc shift
Pay reviews: Pay based on experience, qualifications, and skills Pay is based on experience, qualifications, and skills.

Benefits

BenefitsMedical, Dental & VisionMedical, Dental & Vision
BenefitsFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA)Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
BenefitsLife InsuranceLife Insurance
BenefitsShort & Long-Term DisabilityShort & Long-Term Disability
BenefitsCritical Illness & Accident CoverageCritical Illness & Accident Coverage
BenefitsLegal BenefitsLegal Benefits

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BenefitsIdentity Theft ProtectionIdentity Theft Protection
BenefitsPet InsurancePet Insurance
BenefitsAuto & Home Insurance DiscountsAuto & Home Insurance Discounts

The role and schedule

Day to day: Assess resident needs and develop individualized care plans Assess resident needs and develop individualized care plans
Day to day: Administer medications and treatments Administer medications and treatments
Day to day: Monitor resident health and clinical outcomes Monitor resident health and clinical outcomes
Day to day: Lead and support CNAs and nursing team members Lead and support CNAs and nursing team members
Day to day: Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary care teams Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary care teams
Day to day: Deliver compassionate, resident-centered care Deliver compassionate, resident-centered care
Weekends: Weekends required
Details: CMS 5-Star rated facility CMS 5-Star Rated Facility
Details: One work location One work location

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Avalon Health Care

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Registered Nurse (RN) Avalon Care Center | Bellingham, WA

$46.50 - $51.05/hour

Part time

Friday and Saturday: 6:00 am - 2:00 pm
Sunday: 2:00 pm - 10:30 pm
PRN also available

New nurses welcome to apply! ✅ Competitive Pay | ✅ One Location | ✅ Consistent Scheduling

Shift Differentials
Evening shift: $1.00/hour
Noc shift: $3.00/hr

Why Choose Avalon?

At Avalon, our culture is built on five core values

Integrity • Trust • Excellence • Accountability • Mutual Respect

Located in beautiful Bellingham. Avalon Care Center Bellingham offers an exceptional opportunity to lead a highly engaged clinical team while enjoying everything the Pacific Northwest has to offer.

At Avalon Care Center Bellingham, you'll enjoy

✅ ⭐ CMS 5-Star Rated Facility
✅ A consistent schedule
✅ One work location
✅ Competitive pay
✅ Great benefits
✅ A supportive team
✅ Experienced leadership
✅ Meaningful work that makes a difference

Full-Time Benefits

401(k)
Medical, Dental & Vision
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Life Insurance
Short & Long-Term Disability
Critical Illness & Accident Coverage
Legal Benefits
Identity Theft Protection
Pet Insurance
Auto & Home Insurance Discounts

What You'll Do

Assess resident needs and develop individualized care plans
Administer medications and treatments
Monitor resident health and clinical outcomes
Lead and support CNAs and nursing team members
Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary care teams
Deliver compassionate, resident-centered care

What You'll Need

Current RN license in Washington State (or NLC eligible)
Strong clinical assessment and nursing skills
Ability to lead and collaborate with a care team
Commitment to delivering exceptional resident care
Ability to pass required background checks and employment screenings

Ready for a Better Nursing Experience?

Join a team that values your expertise, supports your growth, and gives you the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with the residents you serve.

Apply today!

Pay is based on experience, qualifications, and skills. Avalon Care Center Bellingham is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This facility complies with Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) regulations. Learn more at https://nursecompact.com.

What's around it?

In Bellingham, WA

Bellingham, WAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 3% above the US average

Median rent: $1,577/mo
Household income: $66,755/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Bellingham, WA

NeighborhoodsMedical staff and young professionals gravitate toward several distinct enclaves across Bellingham and Whatcom County. Fairhaven and Columbia appeal to those seeking historic architecture, walkability, and independent retail, while Cornwall Park is prized for peaceful, tree-lined residential streets. Buyers and renters looking for newer construction and suburban commercial convenience look to master-planned developments in Barkley and Cordata, whereas South Hill and Edgemoor represent high-end view corridors overlooking Bellingham Bay. Those seeking separation from college activity avoid student-dense pockets like Happy Valley and Sehome near Western Washington University, frequently looking north to Ferndale or Blaine for larger properties and easier highway access.

Medical staff and young professionals gravitate toward several distinct enclaves across Bellingham and Whatcom County. Fairhaven and Columbia appeal to those seeking historic architecture, walkability, and independent retail, while Cornwall Park is prized for peaceful, tree-lined residential streets.

Buyers and renters looking for newer construction and suburban commercial convenience look to master-planned developments in Barkley and Cordata, whereas South Hill and Edgemoor represent high-end view corridors overlooking Bellingham Bay. Those seeking separation from college activity avoid student-dense pockets like Happy Valley and Sehome near Western Washington University, frequently looking north to Ferndale or Blaine for larger properties and easier highway access.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: joshandjolene.com Source 2: reddit.com Source 3: levainteam.com

Getting aroundInterstate 5 serves as Bellingham's central transportation spine, running north-south through the city and connecting regional commuters from northern communities like Ferndale and Blaine. Driving within city limits is generally quick, though living in coastal pockets or Fairhaven off the freeway corridor can add eight to ten minutes to daily travel times. Public transit coverage is limited outside the primary core corridors, meaning healthcare workers working shift schedules or traveling from outlying county areas will need to rely on personal vehicles.

Interstate 5 serves as Bellingham's central transportation spine, running north-south through the city and connecting regional commuters from northern communities like Ferndale and Blaine. Driving within city limits is generally quick, though living in coastal pockets or Fairhaven off the freeway corridor can add eight to ten minutes to daily travel times.

Public transit coverage is limited outside the primary core corridors, meaning healthcare workers working shift schedules or traveling from outlying county areas will need to rely on personal vehicles.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: reddit.com Source 2: rent.com Source 3: levainteam.com

OutdoorsOutdoor recreation defines daily life in Whatcom County, with trailheads and shoreline parks integrated directly into town. Boulevard Park offers waterfront boardwalks along Bellingham Bay, Whatcom Falls Park provides forested woodland trails around cascading waterfalls, and Lake Padden Park serves as a hub for trail running, dog walking, and paddling. Beyond the city limits, Mount Baker supplies premier skiing and snowboarding in winter, while Chuckanut Mountain trails and the San Juan Islands draw hikers, cyclists, and boaters throughout the warmer months.

Outdoor recreation defines daily life in Whatcom County, with trailheads and shoreline parks integrated directly into town. Boulevard Park offers waterfront boardwalks along Bellingham Bay, Whatcom Falls Park provides forested woodland trails around cascading waterfalls, and Lake Padden Park serves as a hub for trail running, dog walking, and paddling.

Beyond the city limits, Mount Baker supplies premier skiing and snowboarding in winter, while Chuckanut Mountain trails and the San Juan Islands draw hikers, cyclists, and boaters throughout the warmer months.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: bellingham.org Source 2: rent.com Source 3: youtube.com

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Living in Bellingham

Tucked between Bellingham Bay and the snow-capped North Cascades, Bellingham offers healthcare professionals an unmatched outdoor playground coupled with a close-knit coastal community. Life here revolves around fresh air and recreation, whether running trails in Whatcom Falls Park, strolling the boardwalk at Boulevard Park, dining on fresh oysters along Chuckanut Drive, or cheering on racers in the legendary Ski to Sea event. For housing, nurses often choose between the walkable historic charm of Fairhaven and Columbia, modern conveniences in master-planned Barkley, or suburban space in nearby Ferndale, steering clear of student-heavy rental corridors near Western Washington University. Commutes via Interstate 5 are generally smooth and free of major metro gridlock, though public transit is sparse outside core routes. The central trade-offs for relocating clinicians are competitive housing costs relative to local wages, quiet nightlife, and prolonged gray winter months. For clinicians who cherish sea air, mountain proximity, and a slower, subdued pace of life, Bellingham represents one of the Pacific Northwest's most appealing destinations.

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Sources

As of 2026Source 1: joshandjolene.com Source 2: youtube.com Source 3: rent.com Source 4: bellingham.org

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