Harborview Medical Center is a 406-bed hospital in Seattle, WA — Magnet · Teaching.
12 openings posted here, advertised at $2,168 to $2,572 a week. Advertised weekly pay, updated hourly.
Harborview Medical Center has 12 openings posted across 3 specialties. Advertised weekly pay runs $2,168 to $2,572, with a median of $2,370. These are posted rates, refreshed hourly from the board, not contracts CircleRN has filled.
| Specialty | Openings | Advertised weekly | Median | vs. Washington median | Shifts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Med-Surg | 6 | $2,168 – $2,456 | $2,370 | at the median | Day, Night |
| ICU | 5 | $2,226 – $2,572 | $2,226 | 4% under | Day |
| PCU | 1 | $2,168 | $2,168 | at the median | Day |
The comparison is against the Washington median advertised rate for the same specialty. Harborview Medical Center posts above it in 0 of 3 specialties with a comparison.
Med-Surg: 6 openings, day and night shifts, advertised at $2,168 to $2,456 a week, at the Washington median. ICU: 5 openings, day shifts, advertised at $2,226 to $2,572 a week, 4% under the Washington median for ICU. PCU: 1 opening, day shifts, advertised at $2,168 a week, at the Washington median.
Against the national average, Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA runs housing 51% above, utilities 7% below and services 7% above. (Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities, Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro, 2024.)
| Category | vs. national average |
|---|---|
| Overall | 11% above |
| Housing | 51% above |
| Utilities | 7% below |
| Groceries and goods | 4% above |
| Services | 7% above |
HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom in Seattle is $2,820 a month (2025, utilities included); a one-bedroom is $2,420.
Washington levies no state income tax on wages.
136 traveler listings within 25 miles of Harborview Medical Center.
Other Washington hospitals with 300 or more beds, by open assignments.
| Facility | City | Open | Median advertised weekly | Beds | 2BR fair market rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center & Children's Hospital. | Spokane | 23 | $2,427 | 624 | $1,440 |
| Swedish Medical Center | Seattle | 16 | $2,404 | 603 | $2,820 |
| Seattle Children's Hospital | Seattle | 8 | $2,543 | 370 | $2,820 |
| Providence St Peter Hospital | Olympia | 6 | $2,267 | 302 | $1,825 |
| University of Washington Medical Center | Seattle | 0 | — | 617 | $2,820 |
2 travel nurse reviews, 4.0★ overall, 100% would recommend.
| Category | Rating out of 5 |
|---|---|
| Overall | 4.0 |
| Culture | 4.0 |
| Management | 3.5 |
| Safety | 3.8 |
| Workload | 3.8 |
Pros: If you're in the ER, you'll love it. Staff is amazing, you get to self-schedule, and it's super travel friendly. Incredible learning assignment since it's the only Level 1 Trauma in the 5 surrounding …
Cons: Honestly not much for the ER itself. Heads up though, I've heard the Adult Acute Care float pool is rough. Travelers getting floated to PICU with no peds experience because patients are "on adult dosi…
Pros: I had a great experience at Harborview. Staffing was strong, management was supportive, and scheduling was fair throughout my contract. The ICU teams were collaborative and very traveler friendly, and…
Cons: The patient population is intense. Harborview sees a high volume of trauma, psych, substance use, unhoused patients, and incarcerated patients, and even the med surg units feel like stepdown at times.…