Seattle WA!

Underthemoonicp6 · Aug 29, 2015

Yes and no. It depends on what you're into. I'm in Seattle right now on assignment and although I use my car less than in other places, I still rely on it a bit. I'm living in Capital Hill which is very walkable. If you life downtown/Belltown that's also very walkable. But I like to do a lot of hiking here (when in Rome) and obviously you need a car to get to the good hikes. Public transportation isn't bad but not great either. If you're ok with paying for an Uber or a Lyft every once in awhile you'll generally be ok but you might be slightly hindered overall.

jodyangel, RN · Aug 29, 2015

I will be working at First Hill. It's hard to tell online where the best area to rent is...but I'm told if you're on a bus route you'll be fine?

jodyangel, RN · Aug 31, 2015

@Underthemoonnicp6, so it looks like Swedish is within walking distance of Capital Hill? Can you share which other neighborhoods are close to Swedish First Hill? I appreciate it *here on the east coast* lol.

circnurs · Sep 4, 2015

I am living on First Hill. It is expensive to live in this area because it is downtown, but I love it. Public transportation is pretty good around here. I was here in 2013 and found a room to rent in the Rainier Beach area that was awesome. As with all cities there are definitely some sketchy areas. Even the good areas can be skirted by some not so good ones. I found my place on hotpads. Walkscore is also a pretty good resource.

jodyangel, RN · Sep 4, 2015

Hotpads! Ok I've not heard of that one..thanks!!

Underthemoonicp6 · Sep 10, 2015

Housing in Seattle is skyrocketing. There are a bunch of tech companies here that have internship programs so travel nurses aren't only competing with each other for short term furnished housing. I was lucky to find a month to month lease for 1050/month. I furnished it completely with free stuff on Craigslist. Just rented a uhaul one day and went around picking things up. It was a pain but I wanted to live in Capital Hill and that was my only option. When do you get here? I'm here until the end of the month. You could potentially take over my place.

jodyangel, RN · Sep 12, 2015

I'm waiting for my offer...just interviewed yesterday. She will call me Monday by end of the day! I'm really crossing my fingers!!

Orientation starts 10/7 so I would be there 10/6. Can you send an email to me so I can check with you when I know?

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