Nursing Frequently Asked Questions

Most nursing roles are outpatient positions. However, some inpatient nursing roles are available at Fred Hutch at UW Medical Center – Montlake. 

There are more than 10 Fred Hutch clinic locations in the Puget Sound region. Our main clinic is located in the South Lake Union area of Seattle. 

Yes. Some nursing positions that do not require hands-on patient care may be performed remotely. 

Fred Hutch offers nurses a variety of flexible full- and part-time positions. Most of our nurses work eight- or 10-hour shifts or a combination of both. Nurses in some areas may also work weekends, evenings and/or holidays.

Yes. We welcome registered nurses who are recent graduates through our year-long RN Residency Program. Learn more about the program.

No. We welcome nurses who have experience in other nursing specialties through our New-to-Specialty RN Fellowship Program. 

Yes. To be eligible, you must have a full-time equivalent (FTE) schedule of 50 percent or more and have completed one year of continuous service. 

Yes. Our paid time off (PTO) program includes holiday, vacation and sick leave benefits to employees who are regularly scheduled to work at least 20 hours a week. learn more about paid time off.

Most of our clinical departments have one or more professional practice coordinators who help onboard new nurses, provide department-specific education, participate in policy review and updates and champion continuous practice improvement. 

Yes. Fred Hutch’s Nursing Education Department provides continuing education to clinical staff at all levels throughout the organization. A variety of educational programs are available, such as hypersensitivity management and telephone triage, designed to support nurses in growing their clinical practice.  

Each department tailors their clinical orientation to meet the needs of the newly hired nurse. Department-based orientations are guided by one or more preceptors, and the length is based on department guidelines as well as the nurse’s experience level, clinical knowledge and existing nursing skills.