Emergency Positions in Washington (3)
View All JobsAdvanced Practice Provider (ARNP/PA-C), Psych Emergency Services, Harborview Medical Center
Seattle, WA
Locum Nurse Practitioner (NP) · Emergency Medicine · $95 to $100 per hour in Bellingham, WA
Bellingham, Washington
Locum Nurse Practitioner (NP) · Emergency Medicine · $95 to $100 per hour in Bellingham, WA
Bellingham, Washington
Emergency Tips
- •Clarify the day/overnight mix and holiday rotation up front
- •Ask which procedures NPs own in this ED and what training is provided
- •Confirm fast-track versus main-ED assignment expectations
- •ACLS and PALS are standard, and a completed trauma course strengthens offers
- •Ask how night and weekend differentials are structured
Why Emergency?
From fast-track through resuscitation support, no two shifts repeat.
Block schedules with defined shifts and no patient panel to carry home.
Suturing, splinting, reductions, and point-of-care ultrasound keep skills sharp.
Hiring in Washington
Emergency Careers in Washington
Who is hiring
3 listings in Washington come from 3 employers. LocumJobsOnline, Opportunity Healthcare and UW Medicine (University of Washington) have the most, with 1 each.
- LocumJobsOnline1 listing
- Opportunity Healthcare1 listing
- UW Medicine (University of Washington)1 listing
Where the listings are
Listings with a stated location are spread across 2 cities, led by Bellingham (2) and Seattle (1).
How these roles are set up
All 3 are on site.
Locum Tenens is the most common arrangement (2), followed by Full-Time (1).
Posted pay
3 of 3 listings state an annual salary. A median appears once at least 5 listings from 3 employers do, with no single employer above 40% of them. Until then, compare pay listing by listing. Nationally, nurse practitioners earn a median annual wage of $132,300 (BLS OEWS, Nurse Practitioners (29-1171), median annual wage, May 2025).
Licensure and practice rules in Washington
AANP classifies Washington as a full practice state. Washington grants full practice authority to NPs.
Washington is a Nurse Licensure Compact member. The compact covers the RN license beneath your APRN credential. The APRN license itself is still issued by Washington.
Applications, fees and renewal rules come from the Washington State Board of Nursing.
Sources: AANP State Practice Environment (practice authority); NCSBN Nurse Licensure Compact roster (verified August 11, 2026); BLS OEWS, Nurse Practitioners (29-1171), median annual wage, May 2025. Counts come from live listings on this board, recounted November 15, 2026.
Common Questions
Emergency NP Jobs in Washington FAQ
How many Emergency NP jobs are open in Washington?
3 listings in Washington come from 3 employers. LocumJobsOnline, Opportunity Healthcare and UW Medicine (University of Washington) have the most, with 1 each. 3 of these 3 listings were posted in the last 30 days, and the newest was posted on November 14, 2026.
Do NPs need a collaborating or supervising physician in Washington?
Washington grants full practice authority to NPs. The Washington State Board of Nursing publishes the current rule, including any requirement that applies to newly licensed NPs.
Is Washington part of the Nurse Licensure Compact?
Yes, Washington is a Nurse Licensure Compact member (verified against the live NCSBN roster, August 11, 2026). The compact covers the RN license underpinning your APRN credential (a multistate RN license works across member states), but APRN licensure itself is still issued individually by each state, including Washington.