Travel Nurse RN - Pediatrics OR - Operating Room
Tacoma, WA
First Connect Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Description:

Unit Notes

Unit Pre-Admission Testing/Pre-Op # Beds Approximately 7 facilities supported from a centralized call center environment (not an inpatient bed-based unit). Nurse:Patient Ratios Approximately 9 patient calls per day; workload is telephone/chart-review based rather than a bedside nurse-to-patient ratio. Required Certifications Active RN license; BLS required; CAPA preferred. Common diagnoses/Types of patients PAT/Pre-Op RN supporting surgical patients. Review Epic charts, assess readiness for surgery and anesthesia, and complete approximately 9 patient calls daily. Review medications and hold times, NPO instructions, skin preparation, arrival instructions, and outstanding risk assessments. Experience or 'Must have' skills "Must Have: 1–2 years of PAT, Pre-Anesthesia, Pre-Admission Testing, or true Pre-Op experience; active RN license; BLS; Epic experience. Must be tech savy, comfortable multitasking, have strong documentation, and communication skills. Required: Punctual, accountable, and dependable; comfortable in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. Prefer: CAPA, triage experience First-time travelers: Welcome." Charge Nurse/House Supervisor Not specified. Are there nurse aids on this unit/Ratios Not applicable/not specified; role is performed in a call center environment. EMR Epic. Must also be comfortable with Epic Chat, multiple email platforms, and Google Drive. Shifts & Scheduling (Do you allow self-scheduling? Block scheduling?) Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week. Typical hours are 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, with occasional extension to 5:00/5:30 PM. Scheduling method, block scheduling, and schedule publication cadence were not specified. Weekend Requirements No weekend requirement. Holiday/Call Requirements No holiday or call requirement. What is call response time No call or standby requirement; response time not applicable. Floating Requirements Supports approximately 7 facilities remotely; no traditional unit floating. Scrub Color/Dress Code Business casual or scrubs are acceptable. No open-toed shoes, tank tops, or distressed jeans. Unit/Department specific orientation 2–3 weeks. Additional Notes High-volume workflow requires strong multitasking and documentation skills. Additional Questions Confirm the candidate is comfortable working in a fast-paced call center, managing multiple technology platforms, reviewing Epic charts, completing approximately 9 patient calls per day, and communicating pre-procedure instructions clearly.