Operating Room RN - Orthopedics & Spine
Edmonds, WA
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$2,177/weekOverview
- Start Date05/04/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Travel OR Registered Nurse (OR RN) in Edmonds, WA — 13-week contract; perioperative experience in Ortho/Spine required. Join a dynamic surgical team and advance your perioperative nursing career as a travel nurse in the Seattle area (Zip: 98026). Apply now to be considered for this travel nursing opportunity.
Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940 - $2,040
- Location: Edmonds, WA (Zip: 98026) — Seattle metro area travel nursing job
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks (May 4, 2026 – August 3, 2026)
- Shift: Day shifts, 3x12-hour (07:00 - 19:30), Monday–Friday
- Hours per Week: 36
- Call Requirement: Approximately 48–56 hours per 6-week schedule
- Setting: Community hospital with 8 operating rooms; ~40% inpatient, 60% ambulatory/outpatient
Required Qualifications
- Current RN license in applicable state (or compact privilege as required)
- Minimum 2 years recent Operating Room RN / perioperative nursing experience
- Hands-on experience with Ortho and Spine procedures (required)
- Experience using Epic EMR / Epic charting system (required)
- Current BLS (required); ACLS preferred
- Comfort circulating for ENT, General Surgery, Total Joints, Neuro/Spine, OB/GYN, Plastics, and Pre/Post-op care
- Ability to scrub Vascular cases preferred
- Experience caring for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient populations
- First-time travel nurses encouraged to apply
- Note: Previous permanent staff at Swedish Medical Center are not eligible for this travel position.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide perioperative and intraoperative nursing care across a variety of surgical specialties including Ortho, Spine, Vascular, ENT, General Surgery, and GYN
- Circulate and scrub as needed; assist with instrument handling, sterile technique, and OR safety
- Document patient care accurately and efficiently in Epic (Epic EMR)
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, surgical techs, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes
- Participate in scheduled on-call rotation and adhere to hospital call expectations
- Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care in both inpatient and ambulatory/outpatient settings
Why Join This Travel Nursing Opportunity
- Great travel nurse assignment for perioperative nurses looking to expand Ortho/Spine experience
- Work in a supportive community hospital environment with diverse surgical case mix
- Explore Edmonds, WA — waterfront parks, local arts, and easy access to Seattle and the Pacific Northwest
Ready to take the next step in your surgical nursing career? Apply now to be considered for this Travel OR RN position in Edmonds, WA. Join our healthcare team and bring your perioperative, OR, and Epic charting expertise to a rewarding travel nursing assignment in the Seattle area.
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Employer
GHR Healthcare
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About Edmonds, WA
As a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Edmonds, WA here's what you should know:- Edmonds, WA has a cost of living index higher than the national average, primarily due to housing costs.
- Wages generally match up with the higher cost of living.
- In summer, average highs are around 75-80°F, and in winter, average lows are around 35-40°F.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available but may require some searching as they are not as abundant as in larger cities.
- Edmonds is car-friendly, but public transportation options are limited.
- Having a car is recommended for getting around.
- The population is diverse, with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues include allergies and respiratory conditions due to the climate.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Edmonds offers a variety of restaurants, especially seafood options, and has a vibrant arts scene with galleries and live music.
- Outdoor activities like hiking and water sports are popular, and there are opportunities to participate in local sports leagues.
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