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Regional Float Pool RN (ICU, PCU, ED, L&D, PICC)
MultiCare · Auburn, WA
$48.15–$90.83/ hour
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PCU and step-down nurse jobs in Auburn, WA
The median registered nurse pay in the Auburn area is $57.00 per hour ($118,570 a year), with the typical range running from $48.63 to $63.54. 6 open roles with published pay are listed for Auburn. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Auburn. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Auburn.
- $57.00median pay per hour, Seattle
- $49–$64typical range per hour
- 37,250registered nurses employed in the metro area
- 6open roles with published pay
Open PCU and step-down nurse roles in Auburn
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MultiCare · Auburn, WA
$48.15–$90.83/ hour
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PCU RN
MultiCare · Auburn, WA
$49.77–$93.53/ hour
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RN PCU
MultiCare · Auburn, WA
$49.77–$93.53/ hour
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RN PCU
MultiCare · Auburn, WA
$49.77–$93.53/ hour
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PCU RN
MultiCare · Auburn, WA
$49.77–$93.53/ hour
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Get my free pay reportRegistered Nurse pay in Auburn, WA
The metro median is 6% above the Washington statewide median of $53.93 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 37,250 registered nurses employed in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metro area, 17.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.84).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $43.13 | $89,710 | 4% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $48.63 | $101,150 | 8% above U.S. median |
| Median | $57.00 | $118,570 | 27% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $63.54 | $132,160 | 41% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $75.66 | $157,370 | 68% above U.S. median |
How Auburn ranks
- 30th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 34th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st of 8 Washington metro areas
BLS does not publish a separate figure for PCU and step-down 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 Auburn
- Overall prices in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue run 11% above the U.S. average (index 111.1, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 51% above the U.S. average (index 151.3).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $57.00 median hour buys what $51.29 buys at the national price level, 14% 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 Auburn paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$2,052
- Per year: $102,600
- Per month: $8,550
- Washington has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Auburn
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $208 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $92 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $2,100 |
| 13-week assignment | $27,300 |
Travel PCU and step-down 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 Auburn
CMS lists 1 hospital in Auburn, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of PCU and step-down nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multicare Auburn Medical Center Auburn, WA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Pierce County
HRSA lists 8 active primary care shortage designations that include Pierce County (3 geographic, 1 population-group, 4 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
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Way, WA | 6 mi | $57.00/hr | 100,252 |
| Tacoma, WA | 12 mi | $57.00/hr | 228,202 |
PCU and step-down nurse jobs in Washington · PCU and step-down 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.
Other healthcare roles in Auburn
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Common questions
How much do PCU and step-down nurses make in Auburn, WA?
BLS reports pay for registered nurses overall, not by specialty. Registered Nurses in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metro area have a median pay of $57.00 per hour, about $118,570 a year. The middle half earn between $48.63 and $63.54 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Auburn a good place for PCU and step-down nurses once cost of living is counted?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue ranks 34th of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 30th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring PCU and step-down nurses in Auburn?
We list 6 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Auburn. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Auburn.
Do I need a Washington license to work in Auburn as a PCU and step-down 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 Auburn in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 8 active primary care shortage designations that include Pierce 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 Auburn?
The federal per diem benchmark in Auburn is $208 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, about $2,100 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place PCU and step-down nurses in Auburn?
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Your RN pay reportAuburn, WA · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- MultiCare Health SystemAuburn, WA · 3 wage offers$57.75/ hr$51–$62
- Seattle Children'sSeattle, WA · 27 postings$71.45/ hr$52–$91
- MultiCareTacoma, WA · 269 postings$69.49/ hr$40–$103
- CommonSpirit HealthSILVERDALE, WA · 70 postings$69.14/ hr$43–$98
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
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
- Denials Management RNPermanent$49.77–$96.85/ hour
- Registered Nurse (RN) - NICUPermanent$49.77–$93.53/ hour
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