Night nurses in Washington
Licensed night nurses, Washington.
What license a nurse needs in Washington, what nurses here ask, and the rules that apply when you hire one. Browse for free and see every rate before you pay anything.
The short answer
A night nurse caring for your baby in Washington needs a Washington RN or LPN license, or a multistate license from another compact state. Our rate guide puts licensed night nurses in Washington at about $37 to $81 an hour. Browse them for free, unlock up to 3 for $250, and pay your nurse directly, plus one flat $1,500 placement fee to us, less one $250 credit.
Washington licensing
What license a nurse needs here.
Washington is in the Nurse Licensure Compact (honoring other states' multistate licenses since July 2023). A nurse can care for your baby in Washington with a Washington RN or LPN license, or with a multistate license issued by another compact state. A single-state license from a state outside the compact does not cover Washington.
Nurses here are licensed by the Washington State Board of Nursing.
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Washington rates
What nurses ask, area by area.
| Area | Hourly | Per 10-hour night |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $57 to $81 | $570 to $810 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $51 to $73 | $510 to $730 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $51 to $73 | $510 to $730 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA | $49 to $70 | $490 to $700 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $49 to $70 | $490 to $700 |
| Bellingham, WA | $49 to $70 | $490 to $700 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $48 to $68 | $480 to $680 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $46 to $65 | $460 to $650 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $46 to $65 | $460 to $650 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $44 to $63 | $440 to $630 |
| Longview-Kelso, WA | $43 to $62 | $430 to $620 |
| Yakima, WA | $41 to $59 | $410 to $590 |
| Lewiston, ID-WA | $37 to $53 | $370 to $530 |
| Small towns and rural areas (US average) | $35 to $50 | $350 to $500 |
Estimates from our rate guide: US overnight newborn care rates adjusted for each area's prices (BEA Regional Price Parities), with a premium for an RN or LPN license. Newborn care specialists usually ask about a quarter less. Your nurse's own rate is what counts.
Paid leave
Washington Paid Family and Medical Leave, for new parents.
| 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Bonding leave | Up to 12 weeks |
| Most it pays a week | $1,647, rising to $1,727 in 2027 |
| Share of your pay | Up to 90% of your weekly pay, on a sliding scale |
| Your job | Protected if your employer has 25 or more people in Washington and you have worked there at least 180 days |
| Waiting period | None for bonding leave |
| When to take it | Within a year of the birth |
From the program's own site, checked October 2026. Leave pays you, not your nurse, but many families book night care for the weeks after it ends. Check your own benefit.
Questions families ask
How much does a night nurse cost in Washington?
Nurses set their own rates. Our rate guide puts licensed night nurses in Washington at about $37 to $81 an hour, depending on the area, with Seattle at the top. Through Night Nurse you pay your nurse directly, plus one flat $1,500 placement fee for a licensed nurse.
Can a nurse with a multistate license work in Washington?
Yes, if another compact state issued it. Washington is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so a multistate license from a compact state covers care in Washington. A single-state license from outside the compact does not.
Do I owe my night nurse overtime in Washington?
Possibly. You hire your nurse directly, so your family is the employer. Under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act, a household employee who does not live in your home, paid by the hour, is owed time and a half for hours over 40 in a workweek. State law adds more (Washington Domestic Workers Bill of Rights, 2026). From July 1, 2027, domestic workers paid for 4 or more hours a month are owed time and a half after 40 hours in a workweek. Seattle has had its own Domestic Workers Ordinance since 2018. Ask a tax or legal adviser how this applies to your plan.
Does Washington pay parents for leave after a birth?
Yes. Washington Paid Family and Medical Leave has paid benefits since 2020 and covers up to 12 weeks of leave to bond with a new baby, for parents who qualify. It does not pay for a night nurse, but it shapes how many nights most families book.
Sources
- Washington State Board of Nursing
- Nurse Licensure Compact, current member states
- Nursys QuickConfirm, look up a nurse's license
- Washington Paid Family and Medical Leave
- Washington Domestic Workers Bill of Rights
- U.S. Department of Labor, domestic service employment under the FLSA
- U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metro area
Night nurses in Washington.
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