Washington staff median is $56/hrWashington staff postings that state pay run $36/hr to $76/hr, the middle half $44/hr to $69/hr, across 1,332 postings. This posting's $44/hr to $85/hr is wider than that, so where you land depends on the offer.
MultiCare's Pulse Heart Institute is a physician led institute with multi-specialty partnership with Cardiothoracic surgery, vascular and cardiovascular service lines. Seeking a staff RN to join hospital-based team. FTE: .75, Shift: Variable,
Schedule
Mon-Fri
10 hour shifts plus call required. Minimum Call requirement: 1 week night per week and 1 weekend per month.
Neighborhoods+Neighborhoods in Puyallup range from walkable historic quarters to newer master-planned communities. Downtown Puyallup appeals to residents seeking historic character homes, local dining, and easy foot access to the Sounder train station. South Hill functions as a major residential and retail hub filled with newer subdivisions, apartment communities, and convenient shopping strips. Further south and east, planned communities like Gem Heights and Sunrise deliver quieter suburban cul-de-sacs, while the rural outskirts feature larger lots and acreage for those prioritizing privacy.
Neighborhoods in Puyallup range from walkable historic quarters to newer master-planned communities. Downtown Puyallup appeals to residents seeking historic character homes, local dining, and easy foot access to the Sounder train station.
South Hill functions as a major residential and retail hub filled with newer subdivisions, apartment communities, and convenient shopping strips. Further south and east, planned communities like Gem Heights and Sunrise deliver quieter suburban cul-de-sacs, while the rural outskirts feature larger lots and acreage for those prioritizing privacy.
Getting around+Commuters rely primarily on SR-512, SR-167, and nearby I-5 to connect across the South Sound. Driving to downtown Tacoma medical centers generally takes between 15 and 35 minutes depending on traffic flow, while trips to Joint Base Lewis-McChord run roughly 20 to 40 minutes. For travel toward Seattle, the Sounder commuter train operates weekday service from Puyallup Station directly to King Street Station in about an hour, avoiding highway bottlenecks. However, local arterials like Meridian on South Hill often face heavy peak-hour congestion.
Commuters rely primarily on SR-512, SR-167, and nearby I-5 to connect across the South Sound. Driving to downtown Tacoma medical centers generally takes between 15 and 35 minutes depending on traffic flow, while trips to Joint Base Lewis-McChord run roughly 20 to 40 minutes.
For travel toward Seattle, the Sounder commuter train operates weekday service from Puyallup Station directly to King Street Station in about an hour, avoiding highway bottlenecks. However, local arterials like Meridian on South Hill often face heavy peak-hour congestion.
Outdoors+Outdoor recreation centers on valley trails, municipal green spaces, and mountain access. The Foothills Trail provides miles of paved walking and cycling routes against the direct backdrop of Mount Rainier. Wildwood Park covers 80 acres of forested ravines and walking trails sheltered beneath an old-growth canopy. Agricultural excursions are also a regular part of outdoor life, with seasonal berry picking and pumpkin patches at Spooner Farms, Sidhu Farms, and Knutson Farms, while Mount Rainier National Park sits about 90 minutes away for alpine day hikes.
Outdoor recreation centers on valley trails, municipal green spaces, and mountain access. The Foothills Trail provides miles of paved walking and cycling routes against the direct backdrop of Mount Rainier.
Wildwood Park covers 80 acres of forested ravines and walking trails sheltered beneath an old-growth canopy. Agricultural excursions are also a regular part of outdoor life, with seasonal berry picking and pumpkin patches at Spooner Farms, Sidhu Farms, and Knutson Farms, while Mount Rainier National Park sits about 90 minutes away for alpine day hikes.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
Living in Puyallup
Puyallup offers relocating healthcare professionals a welcoming South Sound base that balances deep agricultural roots with accessible suburban convenience. Framed by views of Mount Rainier, the city gives nurses practical commuting corridors via SR-512 and SR-167 to major medical facilities in Tacoma and Pierce County, alongside the Sounder train at Puyallup Station for transit connections northward. Housing options span from historic Craftsman residences in walkable Downtown to newer master-planned developments in South Hill, Gem Heights, and Sunrise. Off-shift hours can be spent exploring old-growth canopies at Wildwood Park, running the Foothills Trail, picking berries at Spooner Farms, or enjoying brunch at Farm 12. The primary tradeoffs are automotive: retail corridors along Meridian experience persistent rush-hour gridlock, and the Washington State Fairgrounds brings massive seasonal influxes of visitors that slow local transit. Nevertheless, for nurses wanting community warmth, safe residential pockets, and immediate access to both nature and urban centers, Puyallup is a practical and comfortable fit.
