Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
Tacoma, WA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is hiring a skilled Operating Room RN with proficiency in DaVinci robotics and at least one year of strong OR experience for a night shift assignment.

Responsibilities

• Work in a hospital-based Operating Room department with 20 OR suites, including General, CVOR, Hybrid Endo/Vascular, Trauma, and Outpatient cases
• Night shift schedule is 12 hours (1845-0715), 6 days on and 8 days off, Thursday to Tuesday
• Primary surgical services include General, Neuro, Ortho, Peds, ENT, Trauma, Urology, and Cardiovascular surgeries such as CABG and TAVR
• Patient population includes high acuity cases: neuro surgeries, orthopedic procedures, trauma cases (gunshot wounds, stabbings, motor vehicle accidents), GYN, GI, GU, and emergency general surgeries
• Robotic surgery performed using DaVinci XI system, primarily in GYN, General, and Urology cases
• No transplant, burns, or adult ophthalmology cases
• Epic is used for EMR, Alaris for IV pumps, and Pyxis for medication dispensing
• No on-call duties for night shift, but trauma call responsibilities may be assigned
• Main responsibilities include circulating and/or scrubbing on a wide variety of surgical procedures, prioritizing robotic, neuro, trauma, and emergency cases
• All CVOR RNs may be expected to float to General Surgery as needed
• Support staff available 24/7, including RT, Hospitalist, and Intensivist teams
• Up to 5 days of requested time off are allowed; any missed hours must be made up by extending the assignment
• Scrubs are provided by the facility
• Free parking available in a parking garage
• Unit culture values kindness, collaboration, and an upbeat, supportive environment with engaged leadership
• No phones allowed on the unit and breaks are required to be taken
• Initial orientation includes 1-2 days of general hospital orientation and one full shift on the OR unit, with additional days as needed
• Holiday coverage may be required per unit scheduling

Requirements

• Active WA or compact RN license required at time of consideration
• Current BLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of strong OR nursing experience required
• Experience circulating and/or scrubbing in the OR required
• Demonstrated proficiency with DaVinci robotic cases is a must
• Ability to effectively assist with blood administration (Belmont/Intraoperative blood salvage), arterial lines, and wound vacs
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• Traveler Telemetry Competency must be completed and passed prior to start
• First-time travelers are accepted with strong OR experience

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