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Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) or Physician Assistant (PA-C) - Neurosurgery Clinic

Nurse Practitioner 8.0 Work-LifeNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time Full Practice Authority

Listed compensation

$131K - $206K

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

Job Description Harborview Medical Center’s (HMC) Neurosurgery Clinic has an outstanding opportunity for an ARNP, Nurse Practitioner or PA-C, Physician Assistant Certified.

Work Schedule

  • Full-time, 100% FTE, 40 hours per week
  • M-F Days DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION: The Neurological Surgery Clinic is located in the Ninth and Jefferson Building at Harborview Medical Center. It provides comprehensive assessment and management of neurological conditions, including acute vascular anomalies, brain tumors, aneurysms, movement disorders and diseases of the nervous system. The clinic is staffed by attending physicians who evaluate patients for advanced elective procedures and diagnostic studies. POSITION HIGHLIGHTS: Conveniently located near public transportation Make a difference for the patients and employees we serve Opportunity to provide career growth PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide clinical expertise to patients and their families Serves as a resource person for health care providers Participate in research and teaching programs Work independently under the general guidance of the attending physicians, chief resident, and department nurse manager REQUIREMENTS: Nurse Practitioner: Master’s Degree in nursing from an accredited school of nursing AND Washington State Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner License with prescriptive privileges AND National certification as a Nurse Practitioner AND ACLS certification OR Physician Assistant: Licensure as a Physician’s Assistant in the State of Washington with national certification from a national certifying body (NCCPA). Applicant must be eligible to receive hospital staff appointments for adjunct staff membership by the Organized Medial Staff of the hospital under Medical Staff By-Laws for hospital-based positions AND ACLS certification ABOUT HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER As the region's only Level I Trauma and verified burn center, Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine. It is dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest, including the most vulnerable residents of King County. It provides exemplary patient care in leading-edge centers of emphasis, including emergency medicine, trauma and burn care, neurosciences, ophthalmology, vascular surgery, HIV/AIDS, rehabilitation, mental health and substance abuse care. Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region. Challenge. Collaboration. Compassion.

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.

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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.

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Compensation, Benefits and Position Details Pay Range Minimum: $131,316.00 annual Pay Range Maximum: $205,548.00 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: SEIU 1199NW HMC PA-ARNP About the UW Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.

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Key Responsibilities

Provide clinical expertise and comprehensive management for patients with neurological conditions, including brain tumors and vascular anomalies. Serve as a resource for healthcare providers and participate in research and teaching programs.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in nursing (for ARNPs) or PA licensure in Washington State with national certification. ACLS certification and prescriptive privileges for ARNPs are mandatory.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentNeurological ManagementIndependent Practice

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) or Physician Assistant (PA-C) - Neurosurgery Clinic at University of Washington a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Surgery (NP) — ranked against 329 active Surgery (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Surgery — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

University of Washington ranks #2 of 20 employers hiring Nurse Practitioner on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay, and holds silver-tier status on the Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 104 active listings.

Of the 50 active Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 12% are remote, 60% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.2% 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 ~$168k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $157k 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 ~$168k midpoint, that is roughly $7k–$12k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Nurse Practitioner Jobs

29 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution29 jobs · 25 employers

3
<$145k
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$145k-160k
6
$160k-165k
9
$165k-210k
4
$210k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks29 jobs · 25 employers

401k / retirement match
93% this job
CME allowance
48%
Sign-on bonus
45%
Relocation assistance
24%
Loan repayment
10%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Surgery (NP) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 329 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in Seattle

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$881k≈ 6.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,234/mo≈ 20% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
26 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.