Operating Room Registered Nurse
Seattle, WA
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Rotating

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (RN) - Operating Room

Location: Seattle, Washington
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Start Date: January 5
• Shift: Day/Night rotating shifts, 3 shifts of 12 hours each, including weekends
• Shift Times:

  • 06:45 - 19:15
  • 08:45 - 21:15
  • 10:45 - 23:15
  • 18:45 - 07:15
• Weekend Requirement: Yes, flexibility expected; Sunday night is not considered a weekend shift
• Cases per Shift: 60-70
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years; Level 1 trauma and Neuro experience required; 3-4 years preferred
• First-time Travelers: Accepted
• Certifications Required: BLS (Basic Life Support)
• On-call: No
• Floating: No
• Block Scheduling: Not available; must be flexible for unit needs
• Local Candidates: Accepted

Unit & Facility Information

• Unit: 25-bed Level 1 Trauma Center
• Specialty Areas: Orthopedics, Spine, Neuro (no Cardiac or Transplant cases)
• Medication System: Pyxis
• Facility Type: Magnet, Teaching Hospital, Level 1 Trauma
• Total Staffed Beds: 500
• Charting System: Epic
• Scrub Color: Provided by facility

Licensing & Compliance

• Pending License: Not accepted
• Compact License: Candidates must apply for Washington State license and/or complete 6-hour suicide prevention training and submit demographic data through WA Board of Nursing
• Return to Office Restrictions: No more than 6 days
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift per every 2-week pay period

Required Experience & Skills

• Circulating skills required
• Experience in a Level 1 Trauma Center required
• BLS certification required
• Level 1 trauma and Neuro experience required

Background Checks & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check required within 45 days of start
• Must run checks on current and former legal names and known aliases
• Sex offender search required
• Education verification required for Med Lab Techs (not applicable here)
• WA WATCH search required for Washington state
• Additional background checks: EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG

Certifications (AHA Only)

• Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Preferred for OR:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., TNCC for ER, CCRN for critical care) but not mandatory for this OR role

Competency Exams & Testing

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required (score of 80% in dosage calculations)
• Color Blind Testing required
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required for certain units (not specified for OR)
• Other competency exams may apply depending on unit

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year prior to start (not required by UWMC but needed for Aya)
• Mask fit test within 12 months (specific mask types required)
• Tdap vaccine within 10 years or declination form
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 90 days; annual TB questionnaire required
• Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Titer or 2 vaccines required; declination allowed with understanding of furlough risk
• Hepatitis B: Positive titer or declination; vaccine series and re-titer requirements apply
• Varicella: Titer or 2 vaccines required; declination allowed
• Seasonal Flu vaccine or declination required during flu season (Sept 29 - Mar 31)
• COVID vaccination or declination required for tracking
• Drug screening within past 12 months required by Aya (not required by UWMC)

Facility Specific Documents & Requirements

• Badge photo required (professional quality, waist up, no hats, simple background)
• Must sign license acknowledgment, equipment safety form, health history form, policies and procedures acknowledgment, job description, security info form, personal data form, code of conduct acknowledgment
• Annual stroke education required for Neuro ICU and related units (review only, no pre-start submission)
• Orientation modules and testing required; must be completed before start date
• References: 2 required (not uploaded, but must be on profile)

Additional Notes

• The unit is heavy in Orthopedics, Spine, and Neuro cases; no cardiac or transplant cases
• Flexibility is critical due to rotating shifts and weekend requirements
• Candidates using compact licenses must complete additional WA state requirements before starting
• Facility provides scrubs and parking options (parking fees apply)

This position is ideal for RNs with trauma and neuro experience seeking a travel contract in a Level 1 Trauma Center with a teaching hospital environment. Flexibility in scheduling and compliance with detailed background, certification, and health requirements are essential.