WA · Spokane · Updated October 15, 2026

ICU nurse jobs in Spokane, WA

The median registered nurse pay in the Spokane area is $47.73 per hour ($99,290 a year), with the typical range running from $44.58 to $59.59. 7 open roles with published pay are listed for Spokane. The CMS hospital directory lists 6 hospitals in Spokane. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Spokane.

Open ICU nurse roles in Spokane

PermanentPosted 24 days ago

RN - ICU (Nights)

MultiCare · Spokane, WA

$43.85–$80.58/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req JR74928
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PermanentPosted 24 days ago

RN - ICU Days

MultiCare · Spokane, WA

$43.85–$80.58/ hour
  • Part time
  • Req JR80029
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PermanentPosted 24 days ago

RN - ICU Days

MultiCare · Spokane, WA

$43.85–$80.58/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req JR80128
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PermanentPosted 24 days ago

ICU RN - Nights

MultiCare · Spokane, WA

$43.85–$80.58/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req JR80129
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PermanentPosted 24 days ago

RN ICU - Nights

MultiCare · Spokane, WA

$43.85–$80.58/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req JR80132
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PermanentPosted 24 days ago

RN ICU - Nights

MultiCare · Spokane, WA

$43.85–$80.58/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req JR80315
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Registered Nurse pay in Spokane, WA

The metro median is 11% below the Washington statewide median of $53.93 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 6,480 registered nurses employed in the Spokane-Spokane Valley metro area, 25.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.19).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$39.79$82,76012% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$44.58$92,7301% below U.S. median
Median$47.73$99,2906% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$59.59$123,95032% above U.S. median
Top 10%$65.40$136,03045% above U.S. median

How Spokane ranks

  • 71st of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 64th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
  • 7th of 8 Washington metro areas

BLS does not publish a separate figure for ICU nurse. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Registered Nurses.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Registered Nurses (SOC 29-1141), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Spokane

  • Overall prices in Spokane-Spokane Valley run in line with the U.S. average (index 100.3, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.1).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $47.73 median hour buys what $47.57 buys at the national price level, 6% above the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

Estimate your Spokane paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,718
  • Per year: $85,914
  • Per month: $7,160
  • Washington has no state income tax on wages.

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Spokane-Spokane Valley metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Spokane

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$126
Meals and incidentals per day$86
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,484
13-week assignment$19,292

Travel ICU nurse assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.

Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).

Hospitals in Spokane

CMS lists 6 hospitals in Spokane, 1 of the 4 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of ICU nurses.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Spokane Va Medical Center
Spokane, WA
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal4 of 5Yes
Deaconess Medical Center
Spokane, WA
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Prov Sacred Hrt Med Ctr & Childs Hosp.
Spokane, WA
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Providence Holy Family Hospital
Spokane, WA
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Shriners Hospital For Children
Spokane, WA
Children'sNonprofitNot ratedNo
Inland Northwest Behavioral Health
Spokane, WA
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Primary care shortage areas in Spokane County

HRSA lists 8 active primary care shortage designations that include Spokane County (2 geographic, 1 population-group, 5 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 20 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.

Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.

Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.

Registered Nurse pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Yakima, WA164 mi$47.23/hr97,390

ICU nurse jobs in Washington · ICU nurse jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Washington

Washington is not in the Nurse Licensure Compact as of October 15, 2026, so a nurse licensed elsewhere applies to the Washington board for a license by endorsement before working here.

Washington does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.

Washington state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Spokane

Spokane city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do ICU nurses make in Spokane, WA?

BLS reports pay for registered nurses overall, not by specialty. Registered Nurses in the Spokane-Spokane Valley metro area have a median pay of $47.73 per hour, about $99,290 a year. The middle half earn between $44.58 and $59.59 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Spokane a good place for ICU nurses once cost of living is counted?

Spokane-Spokane Valley ranks 64th of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 71st of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.

Who is hiring ICU nurses in Spokane?

We list 7 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Spokane. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Spokane.

Do I need a Washington license to work in Spokane as an ICU nurse?

Washington is not in the Nurse Licensure Compact as of October 15, 2026, so a nurse licensed elsewhere applies to the Washington board for a license by endorsement before working here. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

Is Spokane in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 8 active primary care shortage designations that include Spokane County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Spokane?

The federal per diem benchmark in Spokane is $126 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,484 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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Your RN pay reportSpokane, WA · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026

1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • Veterans Health AdministrationSpokane, WA · 2 postings$54.21/ hr$39–$69
  • Shriners Hospitals for ChildrenSpokane, WA · 4 postings$54.21/ hr$39–$70
  • Fresenius Medical CareSpokane, WA · 8 postings$46.34/ hr$29–$59
  • Seattle Children'sSeattle, WA · 27 postings$71.45/ hr$52–$91

Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.

2What they are offering now

Low$44Median$69.49High$91

425 RN postings with published pay in Washington, 404 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 425 RN roles

  1. Denials Management RNPermanent
    $49.77–$96.85/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Bremerton, WA · posted today
  2. Registered Nurse (RN) - NICUPermanent
    $49.77–$93.53/ hour
    MultiCare · Auburn, WA · posted today

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