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Pediatrix
Tacoma, Washington

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Nurse PractitionerNo callNo weekendsFull-Time Full Practice Authority

Listed compensation

$127k-$150k

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Job Description

Responsibilities

Pediatrix Medical Group is seeking a dynamic Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) to join our collaborative newborn nursery team in Tacoma, Washington. This is a rare opportunity to care exclusively for well newborns, in collaboration with our Neonatologist group.

Practice Highlights

Provide Coverage at Tacoma General Hospital

  • Largest hospital serving Southwest Washington, about 4000 deliveries annually
  • Work alongside experienced Neonatologists and NNPs with in-house coverage
  • Focus exclusively on well-baby nursery care
  • No outpatient responsibilities

Exceptional Work-life Balance

  • Enjoy 9-hour shifts with the ability to cluster shifts together, creating greater schedule flexibility and extended time off
  • No call responsibility
  • Fully supported by an experienced 9 physician staff

Why Join Pediatrix

Exceptional clinical support: Practice along specialists at top of their field, with a Neonatologist or NNP being always available for consultation

Mentorship, growth, and career development: Robust onboarding, mentorship, and professional development allow for new graduates looking to build confidence and clinical expertise.

Tuition reimbursement: Take advantage of tuition reimbursement opportunities and support for eligible educational expenses and student loan repayment programs.

Qualifications

  • PNP certification (Preferred)
  • Minimum of a master’s degree

Benefits and Compensation

Our clinicians enjoy a competitive compensation package, with many locations offering sign-on bonuses and relocation. Salary is determined based on year of experience, ranging $127,000-$150,000.

Take great care of the patient, every day and every way. TM At Pediatrix & Obstetrix, that’s not only our motto at work each day; it’s also how we view our employees and their families. We know that our greatest asset is YOU.

We take pride in offering comprehensive benefits in a vast array of plans that fit your life and lifestyle, supporting your health and overall well-being.

Benefits offered include, but are not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA and HSAs, as well as a 401k plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program. Some benefits are provided at no cost, while others require a cost share between employees and the company.

Employees may also select voluntary plans and pay for these benefits through convenient payroll deductions. Our benefit programs are just one of the many ways Pediatrix & Obstetrix helps our employees take care of themselves and their families.

About Us

Pediatrix Medical Group is one of the nation’s leading providers of highly specialized health care for women, babies and children. Since 1979, Pediatrix has grown from a single neonatology practice to a national, multispecialty medical group.

Pediatrix-affiliated clinicians are committed to providing coordinated, compassionate and clinically excellent services to women, babies and children across the continuum of care, both in hospital settings and office-based practices.

The group’s high-quality, evidence-based care is bolstered by significant investments in research, education, quality-improvement and safety initiatives.

Please Note: Fraudulent job postings/job scams are becoming increasingly common. All genuine Pediatrix job postings can be found through the Pediatrix Careers site: pediatrix.com.

Pediatrix Is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Pediatric NursingNewborn CareNeonatal CareClinical AssessmentPatient Care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Nurse Practitioner at Pediatrix a 7.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Pediatrics (NP) — ranked against 234 active Pediatrics (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Pediatrics — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 24% are remote, 52% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$139k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $129k 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 ~$139k midpoint, that is roughly $6k–$10k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Nurse Practitioner Jobs

33 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution33 jobs · 24 employers

16
<$165k
11
$165k-200k
1
$210k
5
$260k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks27 jobs · 24 employers

401k / retirement match
93% this job
CME allowance
56%
Sign-on bonus
37% this job
Relocation assistance
26% this job
Loan repayment
15% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 7.3
Better work-life than 80% of Pediatrics (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 234 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends

Living in Tacoma

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$488k≈ 3.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,740/mo≈ 16% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
29 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.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Pediatrix

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

Benefits & Perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Disability
Healthcare FSA
Dependent Care FSA
HSA