Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner APP Kidney Transplant
Listed compensation
$139k-$211k
The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only
Ask the employer about call expectations and time off.
Job Description
UW Medical Center - Montlake Transplant has an outstanding opportunity for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (ARNP/PA) to join our KIDNEY Transplant Team.
WORK SCHEDULE: 40 hours per week
Day Shift
Monday-Friday
Position Highlights
The Advanced Practice Provider will provide specialized care for transplant patients and family assessment for Kidney care. This is a great opportunity to join our interdisciplinary collaborative team of outstanding providers.
Primary Job Responsibilities
Conduct initial consults, as well as follow-up visits for patients.
With keen attention to the specific needs of patients, deliver excellent care, with compassion, motivation, and sound medical knowledge.
Coordinate and monitor patients' status in conjunction with attending physicians, social workers, and other providers.
Respond to patients' healthcare needs, providing triage, urgent care and interventions as necessary/appropriate.
Follow patients, including longitudinal care and follow-up, in conjunction with other providers.
Requirements
- Nationally certified ARNP/PA-C with DEA.
- Current and valid Washington State Registered Nurse Licensure and ARNP Licensure or Physician Assistant License.
- Graduate Degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program or graduate of an accredited PA program.
- Proven excellence working in an interdisciplinary collaborative team environment.
- Effective interpersonal skills, leadership skills, and clinical expertise in patient care.
Experience in the provision of transplant services including initial assessment, diagnostic evaluation, and management of patients.
Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.
About UW Medical Center-Montlake
UW Medical Center is an acute care academic medical center located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in seven specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances.
The UW Medical Center-Montlake campus is located on the edge of the beautiful UW campus which includes many amenities available to our staff as well as very convenient public transit options including the Sound Transit’s light rail station across the street.
Excellence. Exploration. Education. Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.
About UW Medicine – Where Your Impact GOES Further
UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.
All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.
Find your place at Washington’s only integrated health system devoted to improving the health of all people. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.
Compensation, Benefits and Position Details
Pay Range Minimum
$138,720.00 annual
Pay Range Maximum
$210,684.00 annual
Other Compensation
Benefits
For information about benefits for this position, visit washington.edu
Shift: First Shift (United States of America)
- Temporary or Regular?
- This is a regular position
FTE (Full-Time Equivalent)
100.00%
Union/Bargaining Unit
Not Applicable
About UW Medicine – Where Your Impact GOES Further
UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.
All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.
Our Commitment
The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.
Key Responsibilities
The Advanced Practice Provider will conduct initial consults and follow-up visits for kidney transplant patients while coordinating care with an interdisciplinary team. They are responsible for monitoring patient status, providing triage, and delivering compassionate medical interventions.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Transplant Nephrology — 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 ~$175k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $163k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 43 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 47% are remote, 51% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · above average in nurse practitioner roles | ranked against 13,508 Nurse Practitioner roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$163k in purchasing power | Washington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Nurse Practitioner listings in Washington | 323 active | 13,812 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 47% remote · 51% no call · 70% no weekends43 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Washington Nurse Practitioner listings: 20% state a sign-on bonus (median $18k) · 13% offer loan repayment323 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Nurse Practitioner pay trend | +1.8% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| University of Washington | silver tier, 71/100 | Top Employers work-life index95 active listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner APP Kidney Transplant at University of Washington a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Nurse Practitioner roles — ranked against 13,508 active Nurse Practitioner roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$175k midpoint, that is roughly $7k–$12k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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