Registered Nurse RN

Avalon Health Care

Federal Way, Washington

Posted Oct 31

License: RN license
Term: Per Diem

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Against similar roles: In range for Washington PRN rolesWashington PRN postings that state pay run $37/hr to $71/hr, the middle half $46/hr to $64/hr, across 236 postings.

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Registered Nurse (RN) Avalon Care Center | Federal Way, WA

$47.00-$53.99/hour (Experienced Nurses only) Full Time and PRN shifts open

Shift Differentials
6PM-6AM: +$4.00/hour
Weekends 6am -6pm: + 3.00/hour

Why Choose Avalon?

At Avalon, our culture is built on five core values:

Integrity • Trust • Excellence • Accountability • Mutual Respect

Avalon Care Center Federal Way is the regions premier skilled nursing facility specializing in short - term rehabilitation. We are conveniently located along the corridor of one of the largest collections of health care resources in the Western United States. Our team is led by dedicated on-site physicians and nurse practitioners in close collaboration with nurses, therapists, and care experts.

At Avalon Care Center Federal Way, you'll enjoy

✅ Competitive Pay
✅ Long term leadership which provides stability and support
✅ Leaders that listen, where your voice matters
✅ Tools and resources to help you succeed
✅ 4-star facility with 5-star quality measures rating
✅ Meaningful work caring for residents in a compassionate setting

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 Federal Way is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This facility complies with Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) regulations. Learn more at https://nursecompact.com.

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In Federal Way, WA

Federal Way, WAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 7% above the US average

Median rent: $1,797/mo
Household income: $86,909/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Federal Way, WA

NeighborhoodsThese sources rarely name subdivisions, but they draw a consistent map: the Pacific Highway S (99) and 308th Street corridor is the pocket a former renter flagged for smash-and-grabs and street disorder, while streets closer to Puget Sound feel quieter, with older homes under big trees. Downtown Federal Way is described as changing in a good way, with more walkable energy, and Realtors highlight brand-new communities still being built. Many people use the city as a mid-priced Seattle–Tacoma commuter base—more like Kent or Renton than a self-contained urban village—so nurses often choose Sound-side calm versus easier north-south work access.

These sources rarely name subdivisions, but they draw a consistent map: the Pacific Highway S (99) and 308th Street corridor is the pocket a former renter flagged for smash-and-grabs and street disorder, while streets closer to Puget Sound feel quieter, with older homes under big trees. Downtown Federal Way is described as changing in a good way, with more walkable energy, and Realtors highlight brand-new communities still being built.

Many people use the city as a mid-priced Seattle–Tacoma commuter base—more like Kent or Renton than a self-contained urban village—so nurses often choose Sound-side calm versus easier north-south work access.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: youtube.com Source 2: reddit.com Source 3: homes.com Source 4: quora.com Source 5: facebook.com

Getting aroundU.S. News lists an average commute of about 28.37 minutes. Federal Way sits less than 25 miles from both Seattle and Tacoma; an apartment guide still calls it 20 minutes south of Seattle, which locals treating it as a two-direction commuter city would take as best-case, not peak traffic. Many residents already drive north or south for work, and the city’s activity pattern reflects that. Transit options are mentioned next to major shopping areas, but these sources do not name bus or Link lines, hospital campuses, or parking—verify drive time to your specific facility at shift change.

U.S. News lists an average commute of about 28.37 minutes. Federal Way sits less than 25 miles from both Seattle and Tacoma; an apartment guide still calls it 20 minutes south of Seattle, which locals treating it as a two-direction commuter city would take as best-case, not peak traffic.

Many residents already drive north or south for work, and the city’s activity pattern reflects that. Transit options are mentioned next to major shopping areas, but these sources do not name bus or Link lines, hospital campuses, or parking—verify drive time to your specific facility at shift change.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: homes.com Source 3: weidner.com Source 4: reddit.com Source 5: youtube.com

OutdoorsCelebration Park is the big civic green—room to play plus public sculptures—while Lakota Park is used for casual recreation such as frisbee and French Lake Off-Leash Dog Park is the dog destination. Signature nature sites are the Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden, including pop-up plant-vendor weekends, and Dash Point State Park on the Sound. Cascadian beaches, state parks, nature trails, and public playgrounds sit inside a coastal city that also draws nearly a million visitors a year to gardens and roller coasters. Mount Rainier is about an hour and a half away for weekend trips.

Celebration Park is the big civic green—room to play plus public sculptures—while Lakota Park is used for casual recreation such as frisbee and French Lake Off-Leash Dog Park is the dog destination. Signature nature sites are the Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden, including pop-up plant-vendor weekends, and Dash Point State Park on the Sound.

Cascadian beaches, state parks, nature trails, and public playgrounds sit inside a coastal city that also draws nearly a million visitors a year to gardens and roller coasters. Mount Rainier is about an hour and a half away for weekend trips.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: homes.com Source 2: weidner.com Source 3: quora.com Source 4: facebook.com

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Living in Federal Way

Federal Way is a South King County coastal city of about 100,000, less than 25 miles from Seattle and Tacoma, selling a quieter, cheaper-than-Seattle life with beaches, gardens, and new construction. The split is real: Celebration Park, Lakota Park, French Lake dog park, Dash Point State Park, the Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden, and a bonsai museum versus Pacific Highway S near 308th, the corridor locals avoid after dark. Housing is not cheap—median home about $588,199 and rent $1,683, Homes.com average near $641,250—but still framed as affordable versus Seattle, with tree-lined Sound-side houses and brand-new communities. Food is everyday-diverse: H-Mart, C85 Bakery, Pac Island Grill, Pimienta Bistro and Bar, plus a farmers market and Taste of Federal Way. The Commons at Federal Way covers big-box errands. Average commute is listed at 28 minutes; many hospital shifts still mean driving north or south. Pick Sound-side or newer pockets, treat the 99 strip as a pass-through, and you get parks and space—not Seattle nightlife.

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Sources

As of 2025Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: homes.com Source 3: weidner.com Source 4: quora.com Source 5: youtube.com Source 6: reddit.com Source 7: facebook.com Source 8: facebook.com

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Federal Way, WAFrom Census ACS 2024.