Pre-Op RN
Seattle, WA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Pre-Op position requiring ACLS, BLS, NIHSS certifications and prior travel nursing experience.

Details

• ulatory Procedure Area Pre-Op unit supporting outpatient infusions and procedures at a Magnet, teaching, Level I trauma hospital
• Patient population includes pre-operative morning admissions with infusion, anemia, Alzheimer's, rheumatoid arthritis, GI, hem/onc, kidney disease, diabetes, pulmonary, spine, and cardiology (heart cath) cases
• Supports anesthesia-assisted procedures including bronchoscopy and bone marrow biopsy, as well as endoscopy and radiology pre/post procedure care
• Patient ratio of 3:1
• Day shift schedule with variable 12-hour shifts ranging from 0630-1900 to 0830-2100
• Scheduled up to every Saturday plus two additional variable weekdays
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required within scope to meet facility needs
• Uses Epic charting system
• Occasional pediatric patients, though rare

Requirements

• Active WA RN license or compact/MSL license required
• Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of acute care experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required, including at least 2 assignments beyond initial hospital
• Epic charting experience required
• Experience with blood transfusion, starting IVs, and central line management required
• Phase 2 recovery and post cardiac cath care experience preferred
• Telemetry interpretation and management experience preferred
• TR band and sheath site management experience preferred
• Teaching hospital and trauma hospital experience preferred

Additional Information

• Perform pre-operative assessments, patient education, and medication reconciliation
• Provide pre/post care for cath lab, endoscopy, and interventional radiology procedures
• Administer and monitor procedural sedation, with training available for those without prior sedation experience
• Manage IV therapy, phlebotomy, port access, and central line care
• Monitor cardiac telemetry and recognize/manage dysrhythmias
• Provide Phase II recovery care including vital sign monitoring and recovery from sedation
• COVID vaccination and booster required with no exceptions
• Scrub attire may be any solid color; light blue scrubs also provided on unit
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate with no radius restriction
• Minimal RTO accommodated, with no time off permitted during the first two weeks of the assignment
• Previous UW/Harborview staff must have a minimum 18-month separation before returning as a traveler
• First-time travelers are not accepted for this position