Updated 2026-04-22 · BLS OEWS May 2024

Registered Nurse jobs in Seattle, WA

266 registered nurses employed in metro (BLS May 2024) · $113,000 median · 27% above the national median.

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Registered Nurse pay in Seattle, WA

The band below shows the 25th–75th percentile range for this occupation in the Seattle metro. Half of Registered Nurses earn inside that band.

25th$86,581 Median$113,000 75th$141,491 vs US27% above the national median

Source: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics, May 2024 OEWS estimates. Full Registered Nurse salary guide →

Registered Nurse pay bands in Seattle by seniority

The cards below are illustrative pay-band examples — not live postings. Each shows the typical salary range you can expect at that seniority level, derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro. When Jobeezy matches you to a real opening, we auto-apply on your behalf.

Lead Registered Nurse

Typical lead band in Seattle

Example (illustrative)

Location: Seattle, WA
Typical pay range: $96,050–$124,300
Common on: Greenhouse

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro.

Senior Registered Nurse

Typical senior band in Seattle

Example (illustrative)

Location: Seattle, WA
Typical pay range: $107,915–$132,436
Common on: iCIMS

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro.

Lead Registered Nurse

Typical lead band in Seattle

Example (illustrative)

Location: Seattle, WA
Typical pay range: $102,829–$124,300
Common on: Ashby

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro.

Entry Level Registered Nurse

Typical entry level band in Seattle

Example (illustrative)

Location: Seattle, WA
Typical pay range: $101,134–$124,300
Common on: Lever

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro.

Mid Level Registered Nurse

Typical mid level band in Seattle

Example (illustrative)

Location: Seattle, WA
Typical pay range: $92,660–$138,538
Common on: Greenhouse

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro.

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Registered Nurse Career Ladder — Seattle Metro

Expected pay at each step, scaled to Seattle’s median. Your actual offer depends on employer, sub-specialty, and interview performance.

Entry Registered Nurse0–2 yrs$81,360
Mid Registered Nurse2–5 yrs$107,350
Senior Registered Nurse5–8 yrs$135,600
Staff Registered Nurse8–12 yrs$163,850
Lead Registered Nurse12+ yrs$192,100

Multipliers calibrated against BLS OEWS May 2024 occupational percentiles for 15-xxxx codes.

Employers in the Registered Nurse hiring market in Seattle

Mercy Health
Ascension
Tenet
HCA Healthcare
CommonSpirit

Representative large employers for this occupation industry. Jobeezy auto-applies when any qualifying opening posts at these or other employers on Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, or iCIMS.

How employers in Seattle post Registered Nurse jobs

Employers in the Seattle metro typically post Registered Nurse roles through one of five applicant tracking systems. Pick the guide that matches where you’re applying:

Greenhouse apply guide · Lever apply guide · Workday apply guide · Ashby apply guide · iCIMS apply guide

What Seattle Employers Actually Ask Registered Nurses

Pulled from O*NET work-activities and real interview patterns for this occupation. Practice all four with Jobeezy’s InterviewRide drills.

Technical
How do you prioritize patient care when you have five patients with competing needs?
Triage reasoning: acuity-based prioritization, SBAR communication, early escalation of deteriorating patients.
Technical
Tell me about a time you identified a medication error before it reached a patient.
Five Rights verification: right patient, drug, dose, route, time. ISMP double-check protocols.
Technical
How do you handle a family member who disagrees with a patient's care plan?
Family-centered care: listen first, explain in plain language, involve charge nurse or social work if escalating.
Technical
Describe your approach to patient education for a newly diagnosed chronic condition.
Teach-back method, health literacy assessment, written materials, follow-up confirmation.

Registered Nurse in Seattle, WA — Common Questions

How much does a Registered Nurse earn in Seattle, WA?: Median $113,000/yr. 25th–75th percentile runs $86,581–$141,491. Source: BLS OEWS May 2024.
How many Registered Nurse jobs are there in Seattle?: BLS OEWS May 2024 reports approximately 266 Registered Nurse roles employed in the Seattle metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Seattle employers use for Registered Nurse?: Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS account for the vast majority. Jobeezy reads all five directly so you can apply in one tap.
Does Jobeezy apply to Registered Nurse jobs for me?: Yes. Jobeezy matches your profile to Registered Nurse openings in Seattle and submits on your behalf — no resume uploads, no repeat forms.

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