Operating Room RN
Spokane, WA
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs

Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) — 13-week contract in Spokane, WA at a Level II Trauma Center. Neurosurgical experience required.

Join a dynamic surgical team in Spokane, Washington as a Travel OR RN. This travel nursing opportunity places you in a renowned Short Term Acute Care facility and Level II Trauma Center / Level II Pediatric Trauma Center and teaching hospital. You will provide perioperative nursing for neurosurgical procedures, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and gain valuable experience in a high-acuity environment while enjoying the outdoor recreation and vibrant community of the Pacific Northwest.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,400 - $2,520
• Location: Spokane, WA 99204 — Spokane healthcare / Washington nursing jobs
• Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care / Level II Trauma Center / Level II Pediatric Trauma Center
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (May 4, 2026 – August 3, 2026)
• Shift: Day shift, 5x8-hour (06:45 - 14:45)
• Hours per Week: 40
• On-call: Required (1x/week, 1 weekend per 6-week schedule)
• Float: May float between main OR units and outpatient surgical centers as needed
• Parking: Free
• Charting / EHR: Epic

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year recent Operating Room RN experience with neurosurgical cases (craniotomies and complex spine required)
• Valid Washington RN license or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) license (required at time of submission)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) required
• CNOR certification preferred
• Experience charting in Epic (EHR) preferred
• Trauma Level II experience preferred
• Ability to float between units and outpatient surgical centers
• Minimum of 2 supervisory references covering 1 year of employment within the last three years

Responsibilities

• Provide perioperative nursing care for patients undergoing general, orthopedic, neuro, ENT, plastics, pediatric, robotics, and transplant surgeries
• Demonstrate clinical proficiency in neurosurgical procedures, including craniotomies and complex spine cases
• Maintain a 1:1 patient ratio in the main OR as required
• Float to other services within the main OR and outpatient surgical centers as needed
• Participate in assigned on-call rotation for the OR RN travel team
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including IV, Physical Therapy, Respiratory, Radiology, Pharmacy, and more
• Ensure accurate specimen handling, labeling, and chain-of-custody procedures
• Adhere to universal protocols, safety standards, and perioperative best practices

Why This Travel OR RN Role?

• Work in a Level II Trauma Center and teaching hospital — strong exposure to high-acuity neurosurgical cases
• Competitive weekly pay for travel nursing and free onsite parking
• Opportunity to expand surgical skills across multiple specialties and EHR experience with Epic
• Live and work in Spokane, WA — excellent access to riverfront parks, hiking, skiing, and Pacific Northwest outdoor activities

Ready to take the next step in your travel nursing career? Apply now to join our surgical team in Spokane, WA. Please submit your resume, current WA or Compact RN license, BLS, and references. Questions? Reach out to our recruiter for more details about this Travel OR RN opportunity.

Apply now — Join our Spokane healthcare team today and advance your perioperative nursing career!

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