Virginia Mason Medical Center is a 222-bed hospital in Seattle, WA — Teaching.
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.
54 traveler listings in Seattle, WA.
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 | 43 | $2,559 | 624 | $1,440 |
| Swedish Medical Center | Seattle | 15 | $2,936 | 603 | $2,820 |
| Providence St Peter Hospital | Olympia | 10 | $2,495 | 302 | $1,825 |
| Harborview Medical Center | Seattle | 9 | $2,582 | 406 | $2,820 |
| Seattle Children's Hospital | Seattle | 3 | $2,168 | 370 | $2,820 |
3 travel nurse reviews, 3.1★ overall, 67% would recommend.
| Category | Rating out of 5 |
|---|---|
| Overall | 3.1 |
| Culture | 3.7 |
| Management | 2.7 |
| Safety | 3.0 |
| Workload | 3.0 |
Pros: Nothing positive from this contract.
Cons: After 18 contracts, cancelled by text after my second orientation day with no reason. Preceptor would not let me take my own patients. Float pool supervisor felt fake and the nurse leader snapped at e…
Pros: Amazing nurses. ICU 1:2, 1:1 for CRRT or ECMO. Phlebotomy and IV therapy, two charge nurses plus a supervisor who handles codes. 1 hour lunch.
Cons: IT couldn't get me into the system on time so I lost hours my first week. Spent a week and a half at St. Anne's then re-oriented at Virginia Mason, very disorganized start. Only 1 tele tech when there…
Pros: Mostly good. Scheduling and management were great, blocked schedule and time off almost always granted. Nursing culture is the best part, never had a bad experience with another nurse even floating. C…
Cons: Med-surg 1:5 and I wish it were 1:4. Often only 1 tech for 20-32 patients. Acuity can be high. Poor communication between specialists and hospitalists. Floated 1-2 of 3 shifts a week. Cerner.