Per Diem Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM)
Listed compensation
$116k-$190k
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
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Job Description
About Olympic Medical Center
Imagine working on Washington State’s beautiful North Olympic Peninsula where recreational opportunities abound. Whether you enjoy hiking, camping, fishing, kayaking or cycling, the Olympic Peninsula is home to numerous adventures for outdoor enthusiasts. It's a great place to live, work, play and raise a family.
Bordered by the scenic Olympic National Park, the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Pacific Coast - with Seattle and Victoria, BC just a ferry ride away - you won’t find a better location. You’ll receive a competitive salary, excellent benefits plus an amazing PNW lifestyle – a perfect combination!
FTE
0%
Work Shift
Days
Pay Range
$116,168.00 - $189,550.40
Union
SHIFT DIFFERENTIALS/PREMIUMS:
Job Description
The certified nurse midwife assumes management responsibility of a caseload of obstetrical and gynecological patients selected according to midwifery practice protocols. This position assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care of patients, and supports and promotes a positive image of midwifery, obstetrical care and Olympic Medical Center.
Education
Graduate of a Nurse Midwifery program and certified by WA State OR Master of Science in Nursing, Masters of Nursing, or equivalent Nurse Practitioner Degree.
Experience
Two years of experience in nurse midwifery preferred. Antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum and well woman care experience preferred. C-section first assist experience preferred.
Licensure/Credentials
- Current Washington State RN Licensure and current Washington State ARNP with prescriptive authority in Washington State OR
- Current Washington State PA-C Licensure and prescriptive authority.
- Current DEA registration required.
- BLS Certification required within 30 days of hire
- Maintains appropriate privileges and membership on the OMC Medical Staff.
Maintains appropriate Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits per Washington State and OMC Medical Staff requirements.
Benefits Information
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Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement
Olympic Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For more information, please visit eeoc.gov.
Key Responsibilities
The certified nurse midwife manages a caseload of obstetrical and gynecological patients according to established practice protocols. They are responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care while promoting the services of the medical center.
Requirements
Candidates must be graduates of a nurse midwifery program and hold current Washington State licensure as an RN and ARNP or PA-C. Two years of experience in nurse midwifery and relevant clinical certifications are preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Obstetrics & Gynecology — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
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).
Olympic Medical Center holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 70/100, 19 active listings.
Of the 43 active Obstetrics & Gynecology listings this role was benchmarked against, 23% are remote, 51% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
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.
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Living in Port Angeles
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $478k≈ 4.1× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,871/mo≈ 19% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 17 min
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.