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Covington, Washington

Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM)

Nurse PractitionerNo nightsPer Diem Full Practice Authority

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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: 0.00 Shift: Day Schedule: Variable
  • Are you looking for a per diem hospital based opportunity to work as a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) with a well established team?
  • Minimum of 1 year inpatient midwifery experience, post training required
  • Experience as Surgical First Assist
  • Work independently with Laborist back-up as needed
  • Locations to include Tacoma General Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital and Auburn Medical Center
  • Hourly Rate: $95.49
  • Contact Sheree Keen for more information @sheree.keen@multicare.org

Position Summary

A Certified Nurse Midwife is an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) who specializes in women's reproductive health and childbirth. CNMs provide care throughout the lifespan, with a focus on pregnancy, labor and delivery, postpartum care, and general gynecological services. Responsibilities

  • Provide prenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum care to women and their newborns.
  • Conduct routine gynecological exams, including Pap smears and breast exams.
  • Offer family planning services and contraceptive counseling.
  • Assist with labor and delivery, including natural and medically assisted births.
  • Monitor the health of mother and baby during and after childbirth.
  • Prescribe medications and order diagnostic tests as needed.
  • Collaborate with OB-GYNs, pediatricians, and other healthcare professionals.
  • Educate patients on reproductive health, childbirth preparation, and newborn care.
  • Maintain accurate and detailed medical records.
  • Advocate for holistic, patient-centered care and support maternal mental health
  • Document all patient interactions accurately and timely in the electronic health record (EHR) inclusive of direct patient encounters and asynchronous care. Requirements
  • Registered Nurse (RN) license and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license in Washington State.
  • Successful completion of an American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM)-accredited nurse-midwifery program
  • Current active certification by the American Midwifery Certification Board (or its predecessor, the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) Certification Council), or be actively seeking initial certification and obtain the same on the first examination for which he or she is eligible
  • Clinical experience in obstetrics, gynecology, or women’s health.
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and decision-making skills.
  • DEA, NPI & Prescriptive authority
  • Current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification by the American Heart Association
  • Professional liability insurance coverage issued by a recognized company and in an amount equal to or greater than the limits established by the governing body.
  • Completion of Fetal Heart Monitoring education as per MHS Fetal Monitoring Requirements for Initial Applicants, which needs to be completed within 60 days of being granted privileges and remain current at the time of reappointment.

About Tacoma General Hospital

MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital, in the heart of Tacoma, WA, is a 367-bed regional medical center delivering cutting-edge care. With a 24-hour Emergency Department, Level II Adult Trauma Center, advanced cardiac, neurological, orthopedic and robotic surgery, Tacoma General combines innovation with compassionate care.

Home to the MultiCare Regional Cancer Center, a Family Birth Center and specialized neonatal care in partnership with Mary Bridge Children’s, our collaborative, mission-driven teams offer a rewarding environment for career growth and professional excellence.

About the Tacoma Community

Tacoma, just 30 miles south of Seattle, blends big-city amenities with the beauty of the Pacific Northwest. From scenic waterfronts and mountain trails to vibrant arts, dining and brewery scenes, Tacoma offers something for everyone — outdoor enthusiasts, families and young professionals alike. With strong schools and universities, it’s a city where you can live, work and play.

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 $95.49 - $95.49 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.

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive prenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum care while performing routine gynecological exams and assisting with labor and delivery. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to ensure patient-centered care and maintain accurate medical documentation in the electronic health record.

Requirements

Requires a valid Washington State RN and APRN license along with successful completion of an ACNM-accredited nurse-midwifery program. Candidates must have at least one year of inpatient midwifery experience and hold current BLS and relevant board certifications.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Prenatal careIntrapartum carePatient educationClinical decision-making

Nurse Midwifery — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Nurse Midwifery listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% are remote, 40% have no call, 56% require no weekends.

Nurse Midwifery pay on WeekdayDoc is down 5.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$199k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $186k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$199k midpoint, that is roughly $8k–$14k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 5.1
Better work-life than 40% of Nurse Practitioner roles listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 14,305 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Covington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$581k
Typical market rent
$2,518/mo
Residents’ average commute
33 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
111.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 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.