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Float Jobs in Seattle, WA (NOW HIRING)

RN Float Pool

Tacoma, WA · On-site

$50.34 - $92/hr

Tacoma General Float Pool * Pay $50.34-$92.00 per hour depending on Step * 10K Sign-on bonus (BSN and 3 Years of experience required) and up to $10K relocation. Sign on and Relocation bonus requires ...

RN Float Pool

Tacoma, WA · On-site

$50.34 - $92/hr

Tacoma General Float Pool * Pay $50.34-$92.00 per hour depending on Step * 10K Sign-on bonus ( BSN and 3 years' experience required) and up to $10K relocation * Tuition reimbursement and growth ...

RN Float Pool

Tacoma, WA · On-site

$50.34 - $92/hr

Tacoma General Float Pool * Pay $50.34-$92.00 per hour depending on Step * 10K Sign-on bonus ( BSN and 3 years' experience required) and up to $10K relocation * Tuition reimbursement and growth ...

As float pool employee you will travel between locations, offering you a variety of facilities and staff to work with. In this role you will hone your clerical and communication skills, develop age ...

Phlebotomist Float

Federal Way, WA

$20.25 - $24.25/hr

Under general supervision, the Phlebotomist Float will be responsible for performing a variety of laboratory duties, including specimen collection, processing, and waived testing. This position ...

Phlebotomist Float

Seattle, WA

$20.75 - $24.75/hr

Under general supervision, the Phlebotomist Float will be responsible for performing a variety of laboratory duties, including specimen collection, processing, and waived testing. This position ...

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How much do float jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for float in Seattle, WA is $47.17, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $35.00 and $55.53 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a float?

A float is an employee who is not assigned to a specific location, department, or shift but instead moves between different areas as needed. Floats are often used in industries like healthcare, retail, and hospitality to fill in for absent staff, cover busy periods, or provide extra help where needed. This flexible role requires adaptability, as floats must quickly adjust to new teams, tasks, and environments. Being a float can offer variety in daily work and opportunities to learn different skills across departments.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a float?

To thrive as a Float Nurse, you need a strong clinical background, broad knowledge of multiple specialties, and an active RN license. Familiarity with various hospital systems, electronic medical records, and standard medical equipment is crucial for adapting to different units. Flexibility, strong communication, and the ability to quickly build rapport with new teams are standout soft skills in this role. These attributes are vital for delivering consistent, high-quality care across diverse settings and meeting the dynamic needs of healthcare organizations.

What are some common challenges faced by float staff in adapting to different departments or units?

As a Float staff member, you may encounter the challenge of quickly adjusting to varying workflows, team dynamics, and patient populations across different departments. Each unit may have its own protocols and equipment, so strong adaptability and effective communication skills are essential. Building rapport with new team members and staying updated on each department's procedures can help ease transitions and ensure high-quality care. Over time, float staff often become highly versatile and valued for their broad expertise.

What is the difference between Float vs Medical Assistant?

AspectFloatMedical Assistant
CredentialsHigh school diploma, on-the-job trainingHigh school diploma, certification often preferred
Work EnvironmentMultiple departments or clinics within a healthcare facilitySpecific department, such as outpatient or inpatient
Employer UsageHospitals, clinics needing flexible staffingDoctors' offices, clinics, hospitals
Common Search/ComparisonYesNo

In summary, a Float is a versatile healthcare worker who covers multiple departments, requiring general training and adaptability. A Medical Assistant typically works in a specific setting, with specialized skills for patient care and administrative tasks. Both roles are essential in healthcare but differ mainly in flexibility and scope of duties.

What job categories do people searching Float jobs in Seattle, WA look for?

The top searched job categories for Float jobs in Seattle, WA are:

What cities near Seattle, WA are hiring for Float jobs?

Cities near Seattle, WA with the most Float job openings:

Infographic showing various Float job openings in Seattle, WA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 60% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 23% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $98,113 per year, or $47.2 per hour.

RN-Float Pool Tier's 1-3

MultiCare Health System

Puyallup, WA • On-site

$40.80 - $78.75/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 18 days ago


MultiCare Health System rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 275 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

157th of 887 rated healthcare providers


Job description

Join a team that shares your calling

At MultiCare, you're more than just a job title - you're part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you'll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home.

FTE: .9 .75.Per Diem FTE Full-Time/Part-Time/Per DiemBenefits, Shift: Days/Nights Variable Schedule: TBA

Pay, Premium Pay & Benefits:

Good Samaritan Hospital Float Pool

  • Pay $40.80-$78.75 per hour depending on Step
  • Tiered Roles Tier 1-3
  • Tier 1 $6.00 Float premium, Tier 2 $8.00 Float premium, Tier 3 $12.00 Float premium.
  • 10K Sign-on bonus (BSN and 3 Years of experience required) and up to $10K relocation. Sign on and Relocation bonus requires a 24-month commitment.
  • Tuition reimbursement and growth opportunities
  • You'll be eligible for incentive pay and shift differentials.

Contact Letitia Parker at letitia.parker@multicare.org

Talent Acquisitions Good Samaritan Float Pool Partner

Position Summary

We're seeking a staff RN to join our incredible hospital-based team. This is an excellent opportunity to utilize your specialized training, knowledge, and nursing care with a multidisciplinary approach.
It's an exciting time to be a nurse at MultiCare. We are on a journey to become a best-in-class nursing organization. Together, we are creating an environment where nurses are owners in the clinical decision-making process, are well connected, have open communication with their colleagues, feel supported to develop professionally, and understand the future of nursing at MultiCare.

Responsibilities

  • You will organize patient care by prioritizing, delegating, delivering and evaluating on an ongoing basis
  • You will utilize the knowledge base of nursing education and experience to deliver nursing care using the nursing process according to hospital policies, procedures and protocols
  • Collaborate with the nursing team to facilitate overall improvement in quality of care, patient experience and cost reduction
  • Foster a learning environment for patients/families, nursing staff and members of the health care team
  • Advocate for ethical and holistic care promoting the autonomy, dignity, and health of patients from diverse ethnic and social backgrounds

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Nursing, or obtained within three (3) years from the initial date of hire; RN with 25+ years of service may be considered in lieu of education agreement
  • Advanced degree in Nursing (MSN, PhD, DNP, ARNP) preferred
  • Washington State Registered Nurse license (RN)
  • Current Health Care Provider level CPR certification required
  • ACLS or NALS or PALS or TNCC or NRP certification, as required by facility or department
  • Certification in specialty area preferred
  • Minimum one (1) year of experience in acute care setting preferred

About Good Samaritan Hospital

MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital is a 388-bed acute-care hub serving Puyallup and East Pierce County. As the area's only hospital, it features a Family Birth Center, Level III Trauma and Neonatal ICUs, Level I Trauma Rehabilitation Center, Children's Therapy Unit and a 24-hour Emergency Department. Innovative facilities like the LEED Gold-certified Dally Tower and Pulse Heart Institute make Good Samaritan a dynamic workplace for clinicians eager to advance their careers in a state-of-the-art environment.

About the Puyallup Community

Nestled at the foot of Mount Rainier along the Puyallup River, Puyallup offers a welcoming small-town feel just 10 miles from Tacoma and 35 miles from Seattle. Residents enjoy unique dining, an antique-filled downtown, excellent schools and abundant parks and recreation - all while being close to big-city opportunities.

Why MultiCare?

Rooted in the local community

Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years.

Growth and education

Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in you.

Well-being and support

Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared in your work and life.

Living our values

Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other.

Belonging for all

Resource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard and valued.

Pacific Northwest lifestyle

Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $44.13 - $85.17 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant's years of experience align.

Associated benefit information can be viewed here.


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About MultiCare

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MultiCare’s roots in the Pacific Northwest go back to 1882, with the founding of Tacoma’s first hospital. Over the years, we’ve grown from a Tacoma-centric, hospital-based organization into the largest, community-based, locally governed health system in the state of Washington. Today, our comprehensive system of health includes more than 300 primary, urgent, pediatric and specialty care locations across Washington, Idaho and Oregon, as well as 12 hospitals. We welcome patients from the entire Pacific Northwest region and our 20,000-plus team members — including employees, providers and volunteers — proudly care for the communities we serve. Without a doubt, our organization has changed over the years. But what has never changed, throughout our long history, has been our dedication to the health and wellness of the people of the Pacific Northwest. Guided by our mission, vision and values, we are on a continuous journey to deliver the services that our communities need, and to ensure access to those services, now and in the future.

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Tacoma, WA, US