Operating Room Registered Nurse
Edmonds, Washington
Swedish/Edmonds Hospital

Job Opportunity: Operating Room Registered Nurse

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

Job Summary

• Work in a standard community hospital surgical setting with approximately 40% inpatient and 60% ambulatory/outpatient cases.
• Circulate in ENT, General Surgery, Total Joints, Neuro/Spine, OB/GYN, Ortho, Plastics, Post-op, and Pre-op.
• Scrub in Vascular surgeries.
• No CVOR, neuro, or robotics experience required.
• Preference for RNs proficient in scrubbing, especially with Ortho and Spine experience.
• Must have experience in Ortho and Spine specialties.
• Patient populations include adolescent, adult, and geriatric.

Schedule

• 4 days per week, 10-hour shifts (Day shift: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM).
• Call required approximately 48-56 hours per 6-week schedule (typically 6-7 eight-hour call shifts per 6 weeks).

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Washington.
• Minimum 2 years of Operating Room (OR) experience, including OR experience within the last year.
• Certifications:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by American Heart Association or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation.
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP).
  • National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS).
• Education: Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Clinical experience in Orthopedics, Vascular Surgery, ENT Surgery, and OB/GYN.

Important Notes

• Previous permanent staff at this facility are not eligible to work as travelers in OR units or OR specialties.
• First-time travelers are allowed.
• Must be able to float to other nearby facilities within a reasonable distance if required.
• References: Minimum of 2 references covering at least 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within the last 3 years.
• Employment application must include at least the last 5 years of employment with month/year format for dates.

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID and Social Security Card (as applicable).
• Background check within 90 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years; must be updated annually.
• Education verification required for nursing degree; international education requires diploma/transcript or CGFNS/CES report.
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO, indicating fitness to work.
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years (declination accepted).
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (annual updates required).
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer.
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination.
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer.
  • Seasonal flu vaccine during flu season (declination accepted).
  • COVID-19 vaccination record preferred; declinations not required but unvaccinated must follow infection prevention protocols.
• Respirator clearance required annually for travel assignments.
• Fit mask testing required for travel assignments, updated annually.

Training and Competency

• Must complete annual regulatory and specialty-specific training modules as assigned.
• Epic system training required for OR staff, to be completed within one week of orientation.
• Medication and pharmacology competency exams as applicable.
• Skills checklist for applicable units, updated annually.

Additional Requirements

• WA Multi-State Licensed Nurses must complete demographic attestation prior to starting assignment.
• Photo for badge with neutral background required prior to start.
• Float policy acknowledgment required.

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for experienced OR Registered Nurses with orthopedic and spine experience, working in a dynamic surgical environment with a supportive team.