Operating Room Charge RN
Seattle, Washington
University of Washington Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Charge RN3) - Seattle, Washington

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Charge RN3)
• Location: Seattle, WA
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: January 26
• Schedule: Four 10-hour shifts (0600-1630), possible weekends and holidays
• Patient Ratios: 1:1
• Floating: Required to float between Main Hospital, Outpatient Surgery Center (OSC), and Hernia Center
• Call Requirement: Yes
• Weekend Requirement: Possible weekends and holidays
• Guaranteed Hours: Subject to census; may be called off or placed on-call in 4-hour increments up to one shift in a 2-week cycle

Experience & Requirements

• Years of Experience Required: Minimum 2 years in specialty
• Prior Travel Experience: Preferred to have completed at least 2 travel assignments; first-time travelers may be considered
• Charge Nurse Experience: Must have prior charge nurse experience
• Supervisory Experience: Highly preferred
• Competencies: Must be competent in robotics
• Willingness to Train: Must be willing to train new hire RNs

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., ACLS, PALS, NRP, CHEMO, TNCC, EFM) — refer to unit-specific job descriptions

Licensure & Compliance

• Pending License: Not accepted
• Locals Accepted: Yes
• Return to Office Restrictions: Maximum 1 week
• Background Checks: 7-year criminal background check required within 45 days of start, including sex offender and state-specific searches
• Education Verification: Required (diploma/transcript acceptable for RNs)
• Primary Source Verification: Required for state license
• Other Compliance: Medication competency exams, color blindness testing, dysrhythmia/EKG competency, conscious sedation competency (if applicable)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical Exam: Required (within 1 year of start)
• Fit Mask Test: Required within 12 months of start (specific mask types preferred)
• Vaccinations/Immunizations:

  • TDAP (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility guidelines
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required
  • Hepatitis B: Positive titer plus vaccine series or declination form
  • Varicella: Titer, 2 vaccines, or documented history
  • Flu Seasonal Vaccination or approved exemption/declination (required during flu season)
  • COVID vaccination or declination (for tracking purposes)
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within one year of start (required by agency)

Additional Notes

• Scrub Color: Any color; scrubs provided for OR personnel
• Charting System: EPIC
• Parking: Monthly parking fee applies
• Training: Required to watch EPIC/Alaris integration video and complete attestation prior to start
• Block Scheduling: Not accommodated unless otherwise stated
• Other: Must complete suicide prevention training if using a multi-state license from outside Washington

This position is at a Magnet, Teaching Center, Level 4 Trauma facility with 281 staffed beds.