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Seattle Children's
Seattle, Washington

Registered Nurse, Research - PEARS, 0.9FTE D/E

Registered NurseFull-Time

Listed compensation

$51.6-$91.3/hr

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Job Description

Registered Nurse, Research - PEARS, 0.9FTE D/E, 7:30AM or 8AM start

This is a clinical research RN role that supports Ben Town Center Childhood Cancer Research. Clinical research nurses are critical in implementation, coordination and facilitation of oncology clinical research protocols. Our ideal candidate has at least 3 years of experience in Pediatric Oncology and a background in Research.

As an integral member of the Health Care Team, the RN functions within the Scope of Practice as defined by the State, the ANA Scope and Standards for Pediatric Nursing Practice, and adheres to Seattle Children's policies/procedures and guidelines of care. Responsible for providing safe, family centered patient care.

Using the Nursing Care Process, the RN is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care in a collaborative method with the patient and patient's family, significant others, and members of the health care team.

May be required to provide supervision and delegation of tasks to Nurse Technicians, Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Medical Assistants, Certified Nursing Assistants, and others as defined by the State Administrative Code.

Assists in meeting Seattle Children's strategic goals by incorporating the initiatives to support the strategic plans into the daily work, i. e., Continuous Performance Improvement (CPI), Value Based Behaviors, Error Prevention, Patient Safety, Workforce Inclusion Diversity Equity and Access (IDEA) etc.

Required Education and Experience

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Prior experience in a pediatric related health care setting, or a specific area of nursing, may be required for specific departments.

Required Credentials

Current Washington State RN License, or other current state license that the RN is required to work in.

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers is required for all positions at time of hire unless the incumbent possesses a current appropriate Life Support Education required for their practice area (refer to requirements per practice area below.)

BLS must be maintained in current status until the incumbent obtains the appropriate Life Support Life Support Education required for their practice area (refer to requirements per practice area below) NOTE: Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) will be accepted in lieu of BLS for Healthcare Providers.

ACLS will not be accepted as a substitute to the requirements listed above. Employees are responsible for any costs (including time away from work) associated with obtaining PALS or PEARS certification if it is not a requirement of the position.

Nurses working in the following areas are required to successfully obtain PEARS within 6 months of employment, and subsequently maintain at all times: Acute Care Float, Apheresis Services, Bellevue, Cancer Care Unit, Dialysis, Hematology & Oncology Clinic, Home Care Infusion Therapy, Immunology, Immunotherapy, Infusion, Medical Unit, Psychiatric Unit, Rehabilitation Unit, Research nurses working in Cancer Care and CCTR, Surgical Unit, Urgent Care (all locations), Vascular Access Services

  • Preferred
  • Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
  • Pediatric health care nursing experience.

Compensation Range

$51.60 - $91.30 per hour

Salary Information

This compensation range was calculated based on full-time employment (2080 hours worked per calendar year). Offers are determined by multiple factors including equity, skills, experience, and expertise, and may vary within the range provided.

Disclaimer for Out of State Applicants

This compensation range is specific to Seattle, positions located outside of Seattle may be compensated differently depending on various factors.

Benefits Information

Seattle Children’s offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 403(b), life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more. Additional details on our benefits can be found on our website seattlechildrens.org.

About Us

Hope. Care. Cure. These three simple words capture what we do at Seattle Children’s – to help every child live the healthiest and most fulfilling life possible. Are you ready to engage with a mission-driven organization that is life-changing to many, and touches the hearts of all? #HOPECARECURE

Our founding promise to the community is as valid today as it was over a century ago: we will care for all children in our region, regardless of the families’ ability to pay. Together, we deliver superior patient care, advance new discoveries and treatments through pediatric research, and serve as the pediatric and adolescent, academic medical center for Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho – the largest region of any children’s hospital in the country.

U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks Seattle Children’s among the nation’s best children’s hospitals. For more than a decade, Seattle Children’s has been nationally recognized in key specialty areas. We are honored to be one of the nation’s very best places to care for children and the top-ranked pediatric hospital in Washington and the Pacific Northwest.

As a Magnet designated institution, we recognize the importance of hiring and developing great talent to provide best-in-class care to the patients and families we serve. Our organizational DNA takes form in our core values: Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Collaboration, Equity and Innovation.

Whether it’s delivering frontline care to our patients in a kind and caring manner, practicing the highest standards of quality and safety, or being relentlessly curious as we work towards eradicating childhood diseases, these values are the fabric of our culture and community. The future starts here.

Our Commitment

Seattle Children’s welcomes people of all experiences, backgrounds, and thoughts as this is what drives our spirit of inquiry and allows us to better connect with our patients and families. Our organization recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes based on merit without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

The people who work at Seattle Children’s are members of a community that seeks to respect and celebrate all the qualities that make each of us unique. Each of us is empowered to be ourselves.

Seattle Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Workplace and Affirmative Action Employer.

Key Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse facilitates oncology clinical research protocols and provides safe, family-centered patient care. They collaborate with the healthcare team to assess, plan, and evaluate patient care while supervising support staff.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited nursing school with a current Washington State RN license and at least 3 years of pediatric oncology experience. BLS certification is required, with a mandate to obtain PEARS certification within 6 months of employment.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient assessmentProtocol implementationClinical coordinationFamily centered careNursing supervisionOncology nursing

Oncology — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 40 active Oncology listings this role was benchmarked against, 25% are remote, 60% have no call, 73% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$149k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $139k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

How many Oncology RN jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$107k–$190kOncology RN median $127k (middle half $109k–$144k)11 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$139k in purchasing powerWashington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Oncology RN listings in Washington6 active265 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 25% remote · 60% no call · 73% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedWashington registered nurse listings (all specialties): 14% state a sign-on bonus · 9% offer loan repayment106 active listings, Nov 2026
New Oncology RN listings142 in the last 30 days168 the 30 days before (−15%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Oncology RN pay trend+2.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$149k midpoint, that is roughly $6k–$10k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Registered Nurse Jobs

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Salary Distribution

29 jobs · 23 employers
6
<$100k
8
$100k-120k
8
$120k-140k
5
$140k-160k
2
$238k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

21 jobs
401k / retirement match
100% this job
Sign-on bonus
33%
CME allowance
19%
Loan repayment
14%
PSLF eligible
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$132k-$238k
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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 1.5
Below most Oncology (RN) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 256 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Seattle Children's

Hospitals and Health Care
Seattle, WA
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical insurance
Dental
Vision
403(b)
Life insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement

Living in Seattle

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$869k
Typical market rent
$2,227/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
111.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.