Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
Tacoma, WA
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Operating Room Registered Nurse (Pediatric) – Travel Nurse in Tacoma, WA | 13-week assignment starting May 4, 2026. Advance your perioperative nursing career at a top children’s hospital in Tacoma, Washington (98405).

Job Details

• Assignment Type: Travel Contract / Travel Nurse / Travel Registered Nurse
• Location: Tacoma, WA 98405 (Tacoma / Pierce County / Seattle-Tacoma area)
• Setting: Pediatric Operating Room (Pediatric OR) – perioperative surgical nursing
• Start Date: May 4, 2026
• End Date: August 1, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour Days (perioperative shift)
• Hours per Week: 36 (guaranteed)
• On-Call: Yes – approx. 2 weeknights and 1 weekend every 6 weeks (30-minute response time)
• Weekend Rotation: Unlikely but possible
• Scrub Color: Provided
• Parking: Free on-site parking
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,250 – $2,370 (travel nurse pay)

Who We’re Looking For

• Operating Room Registered Nurse (Pediatric OR RN) with strong perioperative skills
• Minimum 2 years acute OR RN experience (high-level experience required if only 2 years)
• First-time travel nurses should have at least 5 years of extensive OR and pediatric experience
• Active WA State RN or Compact RN License (Washington nursing jobs, WA RN)
• Required certifications: BLS and PALS
• CNOR certification preferred (perioperative nursing credential)
• EPIC EMR proficiency required
• Highly preferred skills: IV starts, scrub & circulating experience, robotics, high-level neuro, ophthalmology, dental, trauma, and a wide pediatric case mix

Key Responsibilities

• Circulate and/or scrub for a diverse range of pediatric and select adult OR cases (trauma, neurosurgery, urology, GYN, orthopedics, oncology, ENT, general surgery, dental, ophthalmology, robotics)
• Provide perioperative care for patients from neonates to young adults, including those with developmental delays, congenital anomalies, and trauma
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary surgical teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes and maintain patient safety
• Float as needed to support procedures in PICU, NICU, MRI, or IR
• Participate in on-call rotation and respond within 30 minutes when required
• Maintain accurate documentation in EPIC and uphold highest standards of perioperative nursing practice

Why Join Our Team

• Gain high-quality pediatric perioperative experience at a leading children’s hospital
• Competitive weekly pay for travel nurses
• Free on-site parking and provided scrubs
• Work in Tacoma, WA – enjoy the city’s scenic waterfront along Puget Sound, vibrant arts and culture scene, and easy access to outdoor recreation including hiking, biking, and exploring nearby parks and mountains. Tacoma (98405) offers a welcoming Pacific Northwest lifestyle with beautiful views, museums, galleries, and a thriving downtown.

Ready to take the next step in your perioperative nursing career? Apply now to join our surgical team as a Pediatric Operating Room Registered Nurse (Travel Nurse) in Tacoma, Washington. Submit your resume and certifications today and become part of a collaborative pediatric healthcare team.

Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds. For questions about this travel nurse opportunity or Washington RN licensing, contact our recruiting team.

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