Operating Room Registered Nurse
Seattle, WA
American Traveler
4x10 hrs, Days
$2,439/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown4x10 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care595 beds
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Job Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced Operating Room RN with WA or Compact license, thoracic and vascular experience, and Epic EMR proficiency.
Responsibilities
- Position is in the hospital Operating Room with robotic, general, urology, gynecology, bariatrics, minor vascular, plastics, and thoracic cases
- Candidates must have direct thoracic and vascular OR experience and be able to take call independently
- May float to other operating rooms within First Hill Campus based on needs
- Shift is four 10-hour days (7:00-17:30) on a variable schedule set every 6 weeks
- Call includes three weeknight shifts (11p-7a) and three weekend shifts (7a-7p or 7p-7a) per 6-week schedule; 30-minute call response time required
- Weekend shifts and schedule adjustments may occur depending on unit needs
- Facility uses Epic EMR and previous Epic experience is required
- Expected to assist with a wide variety of surgical cases including robotics, general, urology, gynecology, bariatrics, plastics, thoracic, and minor vascular
- Floating to other ORs within the campus may be required based on operational needs
- Travelers must be flexible with scheduling changes which are generally discussed in advance
- All onboarding requirements including modules, health screenings, and background checks must be completed within 72 hours of offer acceptance
- Reliable transportation required due to call and scheduling needs; travel pairs must have separate vehicles
- Former permanent staff must wait at least 3 months before returning as a traveler and must not reside within 50 miles of the facility
- Requested time off must be outlined at submission; additional RTO may not be accommodated after contract is finalized
Requirements
- Active WA or Compact RN license required at time of application
- At least 2 years of recent Operating Room RN experience required
- Current BLS certification required; ACLS and CNOR certifications preferred
- Demonstrated experience with thoracic and vascular surgical procedures
- Proven Epic charting experience required
- Prior employment as permanent staff with Swedish, regardless of unit or specialty, is not permitted
- Must submit two supervisory references covering at least one year within the past three years in a comparable setting
- Ability to float between departments and meet 30-minute call response time
Benefits
- High Pay and Bonuses
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
- 401(k) Plan
- Weekly Payroll Deposit
- Free Online CEUs
- Generous Housing Allowance
- Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
- Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
- Traveler Rewards and Discounts
Facility
Swedish Medical Center - First Hill Campus
7 nurses recommend working with Swedish Medical Center - First Hill Campus
Pros
Committed Shared Leadership, Education support, longevity of RN staff
Cons
Management comes from hirer levels which puts managers at odds w/ teams at times.


- Short Term Acute Care
- 595 beds
Employer
American Traveler
59 nurses recommend working with American Traveler
Pros
Savannah got me my first travel position. She was very proactive in finding me a suitable job and location.
Cons
None
Recommends working with American Traveler
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Seattle, WA
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