Registered Nurse (RN) - Mother Baby
Olympia, Washington
Posted Sep 2
- Shift
- 12-hour nights
- Unit
- Mother Baby
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- 12-hour nights
- Term
- Permanent
- Practice
- Union position
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- RN
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- Tuition assistance
- Offered
The median for nursing in Washington is $44/hr, across 575 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
Join a team that shares your calling
At MultiCare, you’re more than just a job title — you’re part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you’ll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home.
FTE: 0.9 Shift: Nights
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Schedule
12 hour night shifts.
Position Summary We’re seeking a staff RN to join our incredible hospital-based team. This is an excellent opportunity to utilize your specialized training, knowledge, and nursing care with a multidisciplinary approach.
It’s an exciting time to be a nurse at MultiCare. We are on a journey to become a best-in-class nursing organization. Together, we are creating an environment where nurses are owners in the clinical decision-making process, are well connected, have open communication with their colleagues, feel supported to develop professionally, and understand the future of nursing at MultiCare.
Responsibilities
- You will organize patient care by prioritizing, delegating, delivering and evaluating on an ongoing basis
- You will utilize the knowledge base of nursing education and experience to deliver nursing care using the nursing process according to hospital policies, procedures and protocols
- Collaborate with the nursing team to facilitate overall improvement in quality of care, patient experience and cost reduction
- Foster a learning environment for patients/families, nursing staff and members of the health care team
- Advocate for ethical and holistic care promoting the autonomy, dignity, and health of patients from diverse ethnic and social backgrounds
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing, or obtained within five (5) years from the initial date of hire; RN with 15+ years of service or internal candidates hired before January 1, 2021 may be considered in satisfaction of this requirement in lieu of an education agreement
- Advanced degree in Nursing (MSN, PhD, DNP, ARNP) preferred
- Registered Nurse license (RN) in Washington State or multi-state licensure endorsement (MSL)
- Current BLS Certification required
- ACLS or NALS or PALS or TNCC or NRP certification, as required by facility or department
- Certification in specialty area preferred
- One (1) year of experience in acute care setting preferred
About Capital Medical Center
MultiCare Capital Medical Center is a 107-bed community hospital providing award-winning care to Olympia and surrounding communities. Recognized for excellence in patient safety, the hospital offers more than 20 specialties including emergency services, surgical care and a dedicated birth center — all delivered with compassion and integrity.
About the Olympia Community
As Washington’s capital, Olympia combines historic charm with natural beauty along southern Puget Sound. A stable workforce and well-supported schools complement a thriving downtown with eclectic shopping, dining and cultural experiences. Residents enjoy over 40 parks and trails, saltwater beaches and forested landscapes — perfect for outdoor enthusiasts.
Why MultiCare?
Rooted in the local community
Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years.
Growth and education
Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in you.
Well-being and support
Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared in your work and life.
Living our values
Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other.
Belonging for all
Resource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard and valued.
Pacific Northwest lifestyle
Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.
Pay and Benefit Expectations We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $46.35 - $90.00 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align.
Associated benefit information can be viewed here.
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Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing, or obtained within five (5) years from the initial date of hire; RN with 15+ years of service or internal candidates hired before January 1, 2021 may be considered in satisfaction of this requirement in lieu of an education agreement
- Advanced degree in Nursing (MSN, PhD, DNP, ARNP) preferred
- Registered Nurse license (RN) in Washington State or multi-state licensure endorsement (MSL)
- Current BLS Certification required
- ACLS or NALS or PALS or TNCC or NRP certification, as required by facility or department
- Certification in specialty area preferred
- One (1) year of experience in acute care setting preferred
Place
- City
- Olympia, Washington
- Median rent
- $1,599/mo
- Local household income
- $81,302/yr
- Metro price level
- 4% above the national average
- Campus
- MultiCare Capital Medical Center
- CMS overall rating
- 3 of 5 stars (Care Compare, Sep 2026)
- Beds
- 107
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Olympia area index 103.7, where 100 is the national average.
Olympia, Washington's capital, offers nurses a laid-back Pacific Northwest lifestyle where dense evergreen forests meet the southern tip of Puget Sound. The Deschutes River winding through downtown and the saltwater shoreline make outdoor access effortless. A progressive, arts-friendly community anchors this mid-sized metro.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
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The state does not tax wages and participates in the nursing licensure compact, which matters if you are moving in or carrying a compact license. Around the same area, Kaiser Permanente, Regency Pacific Management, and MultiCare Health System also appear…
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