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.
• Must have experience in Orthopedics and Spine specialties.
• Schedule: 4 shifts per week, 10 hours each (Day shift: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM).
• No weekend shifts.
• Call required approximately 48-56 hours per 6-week schedule (about 6-7 eight-hour shifts every 6 weeks).
• First-time travelers are allowed.
• Previous permanent staff at this facility are not eligible to work as travelers in OR units or OR specialties.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Washington State.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse, including at least 2 years of Operating Room (OR) experience.
• Operating Room experience within the last year.
• Experience in Orthopedics, Spine, Vascular Surgery, ENT Surgery, and OB/GYN.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Patient Population

• Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric patients.

Certifications & Competencies

• BLS (AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation equivalent).
• ACLS preferred (same certification standards as BLS).
• Other certifications such as PALS, NRP, Chemotherapy, EFM, IV Certification, CPI, NIH Stroke Certification may be required based on unit-specific needs and clinical track verification.
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exams as applicable.
• Competency exams required as applicable by specialty.

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID).
• Social Security Card (as applicable for I9 verification).
• Background check within 90 days of start covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years; updated annually.
• 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.
• Washington State Patrol (WSP/WATCH) search required within 90 days of start and updated every 2 years for certain facility types.
• References: Minimum 2 references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years in a comparable specialty/setting.
• Employment application covering at least the last 5 years of employment.

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO, indicating fitness to work.
• Fit mask test required for travel staff, valid within 1 year, updated annually.
• Immunizations/vaccinations or documented immunity required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years; declination accepted).
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months; updated annually.
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer; declination accepted.
  • Hepatitis B: Documentation of vaccination series or positive titer, or signed declination.
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer; declination accepted.
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine during flu season (declination accepted).
  • COVID-19 vaccination record preferred; declinations not required but unvaccinated staff must follow masking policies.
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start; instant tests acceptable.

Additional Requirements

• Completion of annual regulatory and specialty-specific training modules via assigned learning management system.
• Completion of facility-specific float policy acknowledgment (may be required to float to other nearby facilities).
• Passport-style badge photo with neutral background required prior to start.
• Respiratory safety clearance required annually for travel staff.

Notes

• No weekend shifts.
• Call requirements vary depending on staff vacation schedules.
• Prior travel experience is not required.
• This position is not open to previous permanent staff of this facility in OR units or specialties.

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