Mark_XXX

Thank you! I'm pretty excited. And pretty nervous too. I am happy with the salary. It's a union hospital so there's not a lot of wiggle room. And there's no relocation/sign on bonus for new grads, which I guess I didn't really expect. So the cross-country move is all on me

Thank you for your input. It was the honest answer I kind of expected to get. However, I am pleased to report that UW has offered me a position when I graduate! Thanks again!

Hello all! I've been lurking this site for a while now, but this is my first post. I'm a senior BSN student from Pennsylvania. I'll be graduating in May and I'm looking to move to Seattle. I also have 4 years experience as a PCT in a cardiovascular ICU. So, ideally I'd like to start my career as an RN in some sort of cardiac ICU. I have almost no contacts in Seattle, so most of my information regarding the various hospitals comes from a few travelling friends, and this site. However, a lot of reviews I've found here are more than a few years old. I'm trying to weigh my options as far as nursing culture, educational opportunities, quality care, and salary(because as far as I can tell, rent is very expensive). The only hospitals that are really on my radar are Swedish, Virginia Mason, UWMC, and Harborview. I'd love to hear opinions from local RN's regarding these facilities, as well as any others worth mentioning that a Pennsylvania boy might not be familiar with! Is it realistic to expect an ICU position? Is it realistic to expect a relocation/sign on bonus? Are nurses treated fairly? I really have a lot of questions I guess, so I suppose that's as good a place to start as any. Thanks in advance!