Operating Room RN
Walla Walla, WA
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Operating Room Registered Nurse

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

Job Description

• Position: Operating Room (OR) Registered Nurse (RN) with circulating experience
• Shift: Day shifts, 8 hours per day, alternating between 7:00 AM–3:30 PM and 11:00 AM–7:30 PM
• Workweek: 40 hours (5 days x 8 hours)
• Call Requirements:

  • On-call 1 weeknight per week and 1 weekend every 6 weeks (call only on weekends)
  • Callback response time: 20 minutes, must remain within callback range when on call
• Patient Ratios: 1:1
• Float: No floating between units
• Primary Services Covered: General, Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, Gynecology, Obstetrics (including C-section), ENT, Plastics, Vascular, Ophthalmology
• Shift Type: 8-hour shifts, alternating AM and PM based on need
• No 48-hour shifts approved

Facility Type

• Short Term Acute Care
• Level III Trauma Center
• Total Staffed Beds: 104
• Charting System: Epic
• Parking: No fee

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Washington
• OR Circulate (1 year of experience)
• OR Circulate experience within the last year
• One completed travel assignment
• BLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association or Heart and Stroke Foundation
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing

Background and Screening Requirements

• Background check within 90 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years; must be updated annually
• E-Verify attestation required
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated monthly
• Education verification required for nursing degree; international education requires transcript/diploma or CES report
• State-specific searches including Washington State Patrol (WSP/WATCH) search within 90 days of start
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start (instant acceptable)
• Work history verification required if reference exceptions are requested

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO, indicating fitness to work
• Fit mask testing required for travel candidates (updated annually)
• Immunizations/vaccinations required or declination accepted for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B (vaccination series or signed declination)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine during flu season (declination accepted)
  • COVID-19 vaccination record preferred; declinations accepted with adherence to infection control policies
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually

Additional Requirements

• Photo for badge (passport style with neutral background) required
• Completion of annual regulatory and specialty-specific training modules via LMS (Workramp)
• Compliance with float policy acknowledgment (may be required to float to nearby facilities)
• Respiratory safety clearance required annually for respirator use (travel only)

Summary

This is a travel contract RN position in the Operating Room requiring prior OR circulating experience and travel experience. The role involves day shifts with on-call responsibilities, working in a Level III Trauma Center acute care hospital. Candidates must meet comprehensive licensure, certification, background, health, and training requirements to be eligible.