Operating Room Circulating RN
Puyallup, Washington
Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital

Registered Nurse – Operating Rooms

Location

• Puyallup, Washington
• Level III Trauma Center
• 375 Licensed Beds

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Shift Details

• 12-hour day shifts with variable start times: 0630, 0830, or 1030
• Occasional weekends as needed by the department
• Must be available to work 7 days a week unless approved otherwise
• Shift breaks for 12-hour shifts: three 15-minute rest breaks and one 30-minute lunch break
• On-call requirement: 4-6 shifts per 6-week period, including nights (2230-0700) and weekends (hours vary)
• Response time for on-call: 30 minutes
• No sleep rooms available

Patient and Case Mix

• 12 ORs (11 run daily, 1 hybrid)
• 40-50 cases per day
• Minimal pediatric cases (typically ENT)
• Strong experience required in ortho, sports medicine, spine, robotics (DaVinci)
• Adult cases include ENT (thyroid), general surgery, ortho spine, total joint ortho, gynecology, vascular (AV fistula, femoral-popliteal bypass), urology, podiatry
• No open heart, transplant, or high-level neuro procedures (e.g., EVDs)

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of acute/inpatient OR experience
• Candidates with less than 2 years but strong OR experience may be considered with approval
• Prior travel experience: Not required (first-time travelers accepted with approval)

Required Qualifications & Certifications

• RN license valid in Washington State
• BLS certification
• Rhythm exam required prior to arrival

Role & Responsibilities

• Circulating nurse role only (no scrub duties)
• Experienced in the specified case types above
• May be assigned to float to inpatient areas (Medical-Surgical, ICU, PCU, ED Holding, PACU) during low OR census
• Floating duties do not include patient assignments or medication administration
• Floating tasks include vital signs, sitter duties, stocking, and other basic support tasks within RN scope of practice

Systems & Documentation

• Epic (required for certain backfills/preceptors)
• Alaris infusion pumps
• Pyxis medication dispensing system

Orientation

• Day 1: New Employee Orientation and access setup
• Unit orientation for the remainder of the first week
• Epic training begins on Thursday of orientation week

Work Environment & Additional Notes

• Scrub color provided
• No phones allowed on the unit
• Teamwork, flexibility, reliability, and a positive attitude are essential
• Must adhere to department scheduling and call requirements

Compliance & Pre-Employment Requirements

• COVID-19 vaccination required
• Flu vaccination documentation required annually
• Criminal background check and drug screening required
• Verification of licensure and certifications
• Various immunizations and titers required (Hep B, Hep C, MMR, Varicella, TDAP)
• Physical exam and other standard healthcare employment screenings required

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and nurses considering this OR RN position.