Operating Room Registered Nurse
Seattle, Washington
Swedish Medical Center - First Hill Campus

Job Opportunity: Operating Room Registered Nurse

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

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse for Operating Room (OR) travel assignment. Must have at least 2 years of OR experience. This role requires flexibility to float to other OR units within the same campus.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of specialty experience in OR nursing.
• Must have thoracic and vascular experience to take call independently.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.

Work Schedule & Call Requirements

• Weekends: Dependent on unit needs.
• Call: Three weeknight call shifts (11 PM - 7 AM) and three weekend call shifts (7 AM - 7 PM or 7 PM - 7 AM) every 6 weeks.
• Call response time: 30 minutes.
• Schedules are provided in 6-week intervals with some variability; changes are communicated in advance.

Licensure & Certifications

• Active compact nursing license accepted in Washington.
• Required Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification only.
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) preferred.
  • CNOR (Certified Nurse Operating Room) preferred but not mandatory.

Job Duties & Restrictions

• Float required: May be assigned to different OR specialties within the campus.
• Hard stops (not allowed to work in these specialties): Robotics, General, Urology, Gynecology, Bariatrics, Minor Vascular, Plastics, and Thoracic cases unless experienced.
• Must be able to take call independently for thoracic and vascular cases.

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background check within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years.
• Drug screen: 10-panel within 90 days of start (no instant tests).
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO.
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • TDAP (Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis) within 10 years or declination.
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually.
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer.
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination.
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer.
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine or declination during flu season.
  • COVID vaccine or declination.
• Respirator fit testing required for travel candidates, updated annually.
• References: Minimum 2 supervisor references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty within the last 3 years.

Additional Requirements

• Must complete Providence Health and Services - MSP required WorkRamp training modules prior to start, including:

  • Annual regulatory requirements.
  • Specialty-specific modules for OR nurses.
• Float Policy Acknowledgement required (may float to other Providence facilities within reasonable distance).
• WA Multi-State Licensed Nurses Demographic Attestation required for nurses working with out-of-state compact licenses in Washington.

Important Notes

• Previous permanent staff at this facility are not permitted to work as travelers here, no exceptions.
• Active compact license holders are accepted.
• Schedule flexibility is prioritized but changes are communicated in advance.
• Background checks and other compliance documents must be current and uploaded as required.

This position is ideal for experienced OR Registered Nurses looking for a travel assignment in Seattle with a reputable healthcare system, offering a structured schedule with defined call requirements and opportunities to float within OR specialties.