Tele nurse with 10 yr experience looking for a job in Seattle area

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Moving away from Phoenix, thinking about Seattle. I heard it is a nice place to live. With 10 yr tele experience, do you think I can find a job there? I don't have a BSN yet. But I have PCCN certificate.

What is the hourly pay there? Any overtime opportunities in hospitals there? I have two small kids. Thank you for helps. Ken

Tokmom, I am just getting close to graduating from an ADN program. This last year we were told there had been a pretty big shift in this area for BSNs from most of the hospitals. I will just have to see what's available when I graduate, but I am planning on going right into the bridge program. Ken, living is expensive here. Other areas of WA are more affordable. Have you thought about Portland? I have heard pay is a bit better there? It is a great city. I grew up in that area.

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Specializes in Certified Med/Surg tele, and other stuff.
After reading Washington union contract, I noticed RNs in Seattle don't get paid well. Currently, my pay in Phoenix area is same as RNs in Seattle. Houses in Phoenix area are about 50% cheaper than Seattle. Plus, I get free medical insurance, pension plan and 403b. My Overtime is 1.75 times or more. I love Seattle. But I can't support my family there.

I hear this a lot, which is why I live in the south sound!

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South Sound is less desirable to live. AS a father, I want my kids to go to the best school district possible. Thank you for your advice.

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Specializes in Certified Med/Surg tele, and other stuff.
South Sound is less desirable to live. AS a father, I want my kids to go to the best school district possible. Thank you for your advice.

Less desirable? Wow.. my kids get a very good education and the academic scores are higher than most Seattle schools, and Mercer island, Bellevue, and way less crime and drug use and peer pressure. My district also has won numerous education awards.

My children have been very successful post graduation. I live in a safe community that is family oriented.

Best of luck to you. You may consider going back to school to obtain your BSN because you will need it to work in the Seattle area hospitals.

Additionally, education of what the south sound is comprised of wouldn't hurt either. ;)

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Tokmom, do you mind to tell me the name of your school district? Your got some good points. Thank you!!

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