PreOp Registered Nurse
Seattle, Washington
Harborview Medical Center

Registered Nurse – PreOp (Travel/Contract)

Location: Seattle, Washington
Duration: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Day shift, 4 days per week, 10-hour shifts (7:30 AM – 6:00 PM)
• Weekend Requirement: Up to 4 Saturday shifts per month (6:30 AM – 7:00 PM or 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM)
• Patient Ratio: 1 nurse to 2 patients during day shifts
• Float Requirement: Float between Endocrinology and Ambulatory Procedure Area within scope
• Schedule: Variable days off; block scheduling not accommodated
• Locals Accepted: Yes
• On-call: Not required
• Infusion and procedural experience: Required

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Washington State
• Minimum 1 year of preoperative nursing experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Demonstrated infusion experience
• Demonstrated procedural experience

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical Exam: Within 1 year prior to start (not required by facility but required by agency)
• Fit Mask Test: Required within 12 months of start; must include size, make/model, and date
• Immunizations/Vaccinations:

  • Tdap (Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis) within 10 years or declination form
  • Annual Flu vaccine or declination (required during flu season: Sept 29 – Mar 31)
  • COVID vaccination or declination (for tracking purposes)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Proof of immunity by titer or 2 vaccines after 1968, or declination
  • Varicella: Proof of immunity by titer or 2 vaccines, or declination
  • Hepatitis B: Positive titer or completed vaccine series with re-titer, or declination
  • TB testing: Qgold, Tspot, or 2-step PPD within 90 days of start; annual TB questionnaire required
• Drug Screening: Required within past 12 months (agency requirement, not facility)
• Suicide Prevention Training: Required for multi-state licensed nurses working in Washington (6-hour approved course)
• WA Multi-State License Attestations: Required for nurses using out-of-state compact licenses

Facility & Orientation Information

• Facility Type: Magnet, Teaching, Level I Trauma Center
• Charting System: Epic (hard stop)
• Scrubs: Any solid color scrubs allowed; light blue scrubs provided on unit
• Parking: Onsite parking available with fees; offsite parking with shuttle service available on weekdays
• Orientation: Pass/fail testing with 80% passing score required; includes medication and dysrhythmia exams
• Photo for Badge: Professional waist-up photo required (no hats, clear lighting, simple background)

Required Facility Documents (to be completed and signed)

• License Acknowledgment
• Equipment Safety Form
• Health History Form
• Policies and Procedures Acknowledgment
• Job Description acknowledgment specific to position
• PCIS Agreement
• Personal Data Form
• Code of Conduct Acknowledgment
• Background Packet including personal data, national background check, and other required forms
• WA License Complaint Clearance (for those using WA State License)

Additional Notes

• Candidates must complete all pending license requirements, including fingerprinting, prior to starting
• Candidates with positive TB tests must provide chest X-ray and questionnaire before starting
• Candidates declining vaccines must complete facility and agency declination forms and understand potential furlough if contracting communicable diseases
• Returning candidates with more than 1 year gap between assignments must complete new TB testing
• International candidates must have legal authorization to work in the US verified
• Facility requires acknowledgment of pass/fail testing for certain competencies during orientation

This position is suitable for RNs with infusion and procedural experience seeking a travel contract in a high-acuity, teaching hospital environment with a focus on preoperative care.