Pays $130k-$176k — Nurse Practitioner market median is ~$158k (5 jobs)
Advanced Practice Provider (APP) - Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) in the Division of Midwifery, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
About the Role
Full-time CNM in academic midwifery practice. High-acuity obstetrics, no nights specified. Seattle, WA.
Join University of Washington Medical Center as a Certified Nurse Midwife – Full Scope, Academic in Seattle, Washington.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $130K - $176K
- Health Insurance
- Dental
- Vision
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- CME Allowance
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only. Work with University of Washington Medical Center in Seattle, Washington.
Key Responsibilities
The Certified Nurse Midwife will provide full-scope midwifery care, including independent management of pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and gynecologic health. They will also participate in the clinical instruction of students and residents within the academic healthcare system.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's or Doctorate degree in Nurse-Midwifery and possess current Washington State RN and ARNP licenses with prescriptive authority. Certification as a CNM and proficiency in acute care credentials such as NRP and BLS are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Obstetrics & Gynecology — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Of the 50 active Obstetrics & Gynecology listings this role was benchmarked against, 26% are remote, 34% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$153k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $143k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
University of Washington ranks #7 of 22 employers hiring Nurse Practitioner on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Obstetrics & Gynecology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$153k midpoint, that is roughly $6k–$11k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
Position Insights
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