Tara Slusher

Pacu Registered Nurse · Puget Sound Orthopaedics

Nurse Tacoma, WA

Overview

Level
Staff
Tenure
7 years
since Sep 2019
Gender
Female

Experience

Pacu Registered NurseCurrent
Puget Sound Orthopaedics
Since Sep 2019 · 7 years · Tacoma, WA

Education

Belmont University
Bachelors
2013 – 2014
High Point University
Bachelors
2005 – 2008

Skills

Nursing Healthcare Hospitals Patient Safety Basic Life Support

About Puget Sound Orthopaedics

Industry
Medical Practice
Employees
100 to 499
Revenue
$10M to <$50M

Professional Overview

Tara Slusher is a Pacu Registered Nurse, currently affiliated with Puget Sound Orthopaedics, based in Tacoma, WA. As a nurse, Slusher contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Tacoma, WA. They have been with Puget Sound Orthopaedics for 7 years. Slusher holds academic credentials, including Bachelors and Bachelors, from Belmont University and High Point University. Core competencies include Nursing, Healthcare, Hospitals, Patient Safety, Basic Life Support. Puget Sound Orthopaedics operates in the Medical Practice sector with a workforce of 100 to 499 employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit nurse professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. Direct outreach to nurse specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Tacoma, WA healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

Position in HealthTal Database

  • 649,760 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the Nurse specialty. Tara Slusher is one of them.
  • 10,247 Nurses are based in WA (out of 30,795 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 2 contacts at Puget Sound Orthopaedics are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical Nurse compensation in WA: $121,000 – $182,000 (median $141,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of Nurses in WA: Multicare Health System (456), Providence Health & Services (405), Swedish Medical Center (385).
  • 7% of Nurses in WA hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 73% of Nurses in WA have education credentials on file.

Data refreshed November 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Tara Slusher located?

Tara Slusher is based in Tacoma, WA. They are currently affiliated with Puget Sound Orthopaedics.

What is Tara Slusher's specialty?

Tara Slusher specializes in Nurse. Their current role is Pacu Registered Nurse.

Where does Tara Slusher currently work?

Tara Slusher currently works at Puget Sound Orthopaedics. They have been there for 7 years.

What is Tara Slusher's educational background?

Tara Slusher attended Belmont University and High Point University.

How do I contact Tara Slusher for recruiting?

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How do I recruit a Nurse?

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What is the average salary for a Nurse in WA?

Nurses in WA typically earn $121,000 to $182,000 annually, with a median of $141,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.

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