Providence Hospital in Everett, Washington

MsConstrued · Jan 19, 2015

I just turned down a high paying position there because they wanted someone "Comfortable with psych". When I asked what that meant they said there is a lot of restrained patients and also a lot of floating to other units.

Also the weather in WA is horrible this time of year. I can't wait til my current contract is over to get out.

garn12 · Jan 19, 2015

Yes the position pays pretty well but i read that that hospital purposely short staffs it's nurse and administration is heavy on the staff...doesnt sound like an ideal pleave along with restraints and psych AND frequent floating lol

MsConstrued · Jan 20, 2015

That is the problem in my current position too (the part about purposely short staffing and the administration sucking) and from my other post you can see how upset I am over it! Add lots of psych and restraints and floating into the mix I just did not think it was worth it! I have been looking into Swedish Medical in Seattle they have tons of MedSurg positions day and night and have very good reputation from the people I've worked with here in WA so far.

imanedrn · Jan 23, 2015

Oh, this makes me excited to read!

I'm not sure what your specialty is, but I just spent 6 months in their ED. It was my first assignment, and I extended because I loved it so much. Their ratios are dependent upon acuity (3, 4, or 5:1), they'll work with you if you have a tanking patient, they have float nurses, you get breaks and lunches, and the staff are amazing. (I'm still friends with many of them and received a glowing recommendation from a shift supervisor.)

I took the housing stipend because I actually wanted to go for Seattle and most definitely didn't want to be stuck outside of it on my days off. I spent my first contract living in Seattle proper (a 25 mile drive that was easy to do for day shift). For the second part, I moved in with a co-worker who lived in Mt Lake Terrace (about half way between Seattle and Everett). I saved a ton of money, but I didn't like being out of the city, so I wouldn't do that again. (I care more about the city experience than proximity to work.)

Weather is important to consider. I went for the cold, gloomy rain. Of course, I didn't realize it'd be warm and sunny in the summer, which is part of why I'm happy I extended. That weather isn't ideal for a lot of people though. Seasonal Affective Disorder is very real, so keep that in mind.

Overall, it was an amazing place, and I'm looking forward to going back! Feel free to PM me, if you have any other questions.

MsConstrued · Jan 25, 2015

That is so great to hear, thank for sharing your experience with us.

sizzlev · Mar 16, 2015

I don't acutally see how to PM you but I am looking in that area now. Is there anything to do in Everett? I live in cities but can do small towns as long as it's not all typical suburbs and boring. How is Everett? Do you know anything about the ICU? and would you mind telling me your pay, I still don't know what's good for WA? Thank so much

sizzlev · Mar 16, 2015

I don't acutally see how to PM you but I'm looking in that area now. Is there anything to do in Everett? I live in cities but can do small towns as long as it's not all typical suburbs and boring. How is Everett? Do you know anything about the ICU? Would you mind telling me your pay. I still don't know what's good for WA? Thanks so much.

NedRN · Mar 16, 2015

Clicking on a member's name gives you an option for a PM. Initially Allnurses requires some minimum number of posts, I think it is 15, before allowing PMs. This cuts down on spam dramatically but can be a nuisance. Depending on how the recipient sets up their preferences, they may get an email heads up when they get a new PM.