- Open jobs
- 1,042
- Agencies hiring
- 7
- Median pay in listings
- $63.28/hour
- Pay range
- $27.44 – $103/hour
- Median wage in Washington (BLS)
- $59.71/hour
RN - NICU New
RN - Med-Surg New
RN - Med-Surg New
RN - L & D New
RN - ER New
RN - ER New
RN - ER New
RN - Med-Surg New
RN - Med-Surg New
RN - Behavioral Health New
RN - NICU New
RN - M/S Tele New
RN - NICU New
RN - NICU New
RN - NICU New
RN - NICU New
RN - M/S Tele New
RN - M/S Tele New
RN - Oncology New
RN - ER New
RN - ICU New
RN - ICU New
RN - CCU New
RN - Endoscopy New
RN - ER New
RN - Med-Surg New
RN - Pediatrics
RN - Pediatrics
RN - L & D
RN - ICU
Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Washington
The median wage for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Washington is $59.71 per hour ($124,197 a year full-time). Jobs on this page pay a median of $63.28/hour, from $27.44 to $103. Travel and contract jobs often pay more than staff positions because they include housing and meal stipends.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Pay in listings is converted to an hourly rate assuming 36–40 hours a week.
License and requirements
You need an active nursing license that is valid in Washington. Washington is a Nurse Licensure Compact state: if your primary state of residence is also a compact state, your multistate license lets you work here without a new license. Check the latest status at nursecompact.com before you accept an offer.
Agencies hiring for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Washington
| Agency | Open jobs | Median pay |
|---|---|---|
| AHS Staffing | 330 | $69.76/hr |
| Atlas MedStaff | 290 | $61.43/hr |
| GHR Healthcare | 238 | $60.83/hr |
| Health Advocates Network | 161 | $73.00/hr |
| Care Team Solutions | 20 | $60.64/hr |
| MAS Medical Staffing | 2 | — |
| CompHealth | 1 | $35.78/hr |
Cities with the most Registered Nurse (RN) jobs
Seattle (223), Spokane (136), Tacoma (103), Puyallup (81), Everett (51), Mount Vernon (46), Yakima (39), Edmonds (37), Silverdale (29), Olympia (27), Wenatchee (23), Issaquah (23)
FAQ
How much does a Registered Nurse (RN) make in Washington?
The median wage for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Washington is $59.71 per hour (about $124,197 a year), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Registered Nurse (RN) jobs listed on ReferHire pay a median of $63.28 per hour.
How many Registered Nurse (RN) jobs are open in Washington?
1,042 Registered Nurse (RN) jobs from 7 staffing agencies are open on ReferHire right now.
What license do I need?
You need an active nursing license that is valid in Washington. Washington is a Nurse Licensure Compact state: if your primary state of residence is also a compact state, your multistate license lets you work here without a new license. Check the latest status at nursecompact.com before you accept an offer.