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Travel Nursing Jobs in Washington

Find Your Next Career Adventure in Washington

Washington State isn't just the only state named after a president; it's also a place of unrivaled scenic beauty and urban sophistication, offering a number of national parks and the Pacific Northwest's largest metropolitan area. If you can imagine yourself going from the beauty of the Pacific Ocean to the splendor of the mountains and valleys in the beautiful state, you've got to give travel nursing jobs in Washington a go.

And, becoming a travel nurse with AMN Healthcare opens a wide range of experiences to you as well as competitive pay and excellent benefits.

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Washington has some of the best travel nurse job opportunities in the country, and we currently have 67 travel nurse jobs available.

Travel nurse jobs are currently available in cities like Yakima, Seattle, Richland, Centralia, and Vashon. Washington hospitals and health care facilities are looking for all types of specialists including Acute (1 job), Cardiology (1 job), Family (6 jobs), Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (2 jobs), Operating Room (4 jobs), and more.

We have new travel nurse jobs posted daily, so be sure to Apply Now so our specialists can make sure you get first crack when a new job opens up. We make it as easy as possible for you to compare nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on traveling nurse salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

With great things to do, people to meet and places to see, Washington is a popular place for travel jobs! Also be sure to check out our resources on how to become a travel nurse and nursing license renewal.

Washington Cities with Highest-Paying Travel Nurse Jobs

The highest travel nurse jobs salary in Washington can earn up to $8,946 per week as of February 1, 2025. Today, you can find jobs with an average salary of $2,296 ranging between $722 to $8,946 per week. The cities with the highest paying jobs include:

In Washington, there are a number of hospital facilities with nursing staff including: Sea Mar CHC - Marysville Medical Clinic in Marysville, Sea Mar CHC - Vancouver Fourth Plain in Vancouver, Sea Mar CHC - Puyallup Clinic in Puyallup, Sea Mar CHC - Bellingham Clinic in Bellingham, and Sea Mar CHC - Des Moines Medical Clinic in Seattle are well known in Washington.

If you have a specific start date in mind, the soonest available in Washington is Mar 28, 2025 for a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) - role at $224 per hour. The latest start date for a Certified Anesthesist job is Mar 28, 2025 for a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) - role at $224 per hour.

There are a variety of contract lengths available for a travel nursing job in Washington including 13 Weeks (1,471 jobs), 8 Weeks (14 jobs), and 6 Weeks (9 jobs).

FAQs about Travel Nurse Jobs in Washington

On average, how much does a travel nurse make in Washington?

The salary for travel nurse jobs in Washington averages $215 per hour.

How long is the most common contract duration for travel nursing jobs in Washington?

The average length for travel nurse jobs in Washington based on recent data is 13 weeks.

How many Washington travel nurse job opportunities are currently available?

In Washington there are 67 jobs opportunities for a traveling nurse to choose from as of March 14, 2025.

What cities have the highest paying travel nursing jobs in Washington?

  • Yakima, Washington $224 / per hour average salary
  • Seattle, Washington $116 / per hour average salary
  • Richland, Washington $110 / per hour average salary
  • Centralia, Washington $105 / per hour average salary
  • Vashon, Washington $79 / per hour average salary

What nursing specialties are needed most in Washington right now?

Top Travel Nurse Salaries in Washington

Find the nurse travel jobs in Washington with the highest salaries below and contact a recruiter today:

Cities Highest Paying Salary Average Salary Highest paying job in each city
Yakima $224 /Hourly* $215 /Hourly* Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) $224 per hour
Seattle $116 /Hourly* $111 /Hourly* Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA) $116 per hour
Richland $110 /Hourly* $106 /Hourly* Cardiology Nurse Practitioner (NP) $110 per hour
Centralia $105 /Hourly* $101 /Hourly* Neonatology Nurse Practitioner (NP) $105 per hour
Vashon $79 /Hourly* $76 /Hourly* Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner (NP) $79 per hour
Tacoma $79 /Hourly* $76 /Hourly* Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner (NP) $79 per hour

*Estimate of weekly payments is intended for informational purposes and includes hourly wages, as well as reimbursements for meal & incidental expenses and housing expenses incurred on behalf of the company. Please speak with your recruiter for additional details.

Washington’s Top Opportunities by Specialty

AMN Healthcare receives new travel nurse jobs in Washington each day from hospitals and healthcare facilities. If you are looking for a specific Washington travel nurse job, please see below for in-demand nursing specialties needed throughout the state:

Specialty Average Salary Cities with highest paying jobs
Acute $111.10 /hour* Seattle
Cardiology $106.05 /hour* Richland
Neonatal $101.00 /hour*
Family $75.75 /hour* Vashon, Tacoma and Seattle
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit $65.73 /hour* Kirkland and Mount Vernon
Labor & Delivery $65.13 /hour* Anacortes and Mount Vernon
Interventional Radiology $62.55 /hour* Wenatchee
Emergency Room $60.22 /hour* Kirkland, Wenatchee and Kennewick
Operating Room $59.24 /hour* Seattle, Wenatchee and Pasco

*Estimate of hourly payments is intended for informational purposes and includes hourly wages, as well as reimbursements for meal & incidental expenses and housing expenses incurred on behalf of the Company. Please speak with your Recruiter for additional details.

Is Washington a Nursing Compact State?

Yes, Yes, Yes...They Are

Wow, you're in luck. Washington State joined the nursing licensure compact in July of 2023, giving you so many options to spread your wings as a travel nurse. If you're not familiar with the compact, it gives nurses who are licensed in one of the 41 compact states the right to easily work in another state in the compact in as little as a few days. 

 

Wow, you've got lots of great options if you choose to go to Washington state for your next travel nursing job. 

Great Washington Travel Nursing Benefits

Let Your Career Blossom Here

At AMN Healthcare, our travel nurses in Washington State can choose from a variety of great benefits, including the following:

  • Private, provided housing or a stipend to find their own accommodations
  • Travel reimbursements for transportation to their assignment location
  • DAY ONE benefits, including full medical and dental 
  • 401k options 
  • FREE continuing education courses (CMEs)
  • The largest database of travel nursing jobs in the nation
  • Some positions offer overtime bonus programs

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