Nurse Midwife Positions in Washington (3)
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- •Ask about call frequency, backup arrangements, and expected birth volume
- •Clarify hospital privileges and physician consultation structures
- •Compare practice models: employed versus birth-center versus independent
- •Verify state rules for CNM practice and prescriptive authority
- •Confirm malpractice coverage terms, including tail coverage, for obstetric scope
Why Nurse Midwife?
Attending births in hospitals, birth centers, or home practices.
Prenatal through postpartum, plus gynecologic care between pregnancies.
Hospital-employed, birth-center, and independent practice models each post CNM roles.
Hiring in Washington
Nurse Midwife Careers in Washington
Who is hiring
3 listings in Washington come from 2 employers. Vancouver Clinic has the most, with 2.
- Vancouver Clinic2 listings
- Sea Mar Community Health Centers1 listing
Where the listings are
Listings with a stated location are spread across 2 cities, led by Vancouver (2) and Bellingham (1).
How these roles are set up
All 3 are on site.
Full-Time is the most common arrangement (2), followed by Part-Time (1).
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.
CNM certification is administered by AMCB.
Sources: AANP State Practice Environment (practice authority); NCSBN Nurse Licensure Compact roster (verified August 11, 2026). Counts come from live listings on this board, recounted November 14, 2026.
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Common Questions
Nurse Midwife Jobs in Washington FAQ
How many Nurse Midwife jobs are open in Washington?
3 listings in Washington come from 2 employers. Vancouver Clinic has the most, with 2. 3 of these 3 listings were posted in the last 30 days, and the newest was posted on November 12, 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.