Operating Room Registered Nurse
Issaquah, Washington
Swedish Medical Center - Issaquah Campus

Job Opportunity: Operating Room Registered Nurse

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

Job Description

• Work primarily in Orthopedics, General Surgery, Urology, Gynecology, Spine, ENT, Total Joints, Neuro/Spine, OB-GYN, Plastics, Robotics, Trauma, and Vascular specialties.
• Circulating and scrub roles with a preference for scrub experience in trauma and ENT (including endoscope experience).
• Patient population: 30% inpatient, 70% outpatient, 10% pediatrics.
• May require on-call availability and weekend coverage for on-call support only.
• Floating to other campuses may be required.

Required Experience & Skills

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Washington.
• Minimum 2 years of Operating Room (OR) experience, including experience within the last year.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Orthopedic Surgery experience required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation.

Shift Details

• Day shift, 4 days per week, 10 hours per day (7:00 AM – 5:30 PM)
• Total 40 hours per week

Required Licenses & Certifications

• Active Registered Nurse license valid in Washington or compact license accepted.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred.

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID).
• Social Security Card (as applicable for I9 verification).
• Background check within 90 days covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years; must be updated annually.
• Education verification for nursing degree; international education requires diploma/transcript or CES report.
• NURSYS verification required for all RNs.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO, confirming ability to work with or without accommodation.
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years; declination accepted)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer; declination accepted)
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination (special rules for Alaska placements)
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer (declination accepted)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine during flu season or declination on file
  • COVID vaccination record preferred; declinations accepted with adherence to masking policies
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start; instant tests acceptable.
• Respiratory safety clearance required annually for respirator use (travel only).
• Fit mask test required for travel candidates, updated annually.

Additional Requirements

• Completion of annual regulatory and specialty-specific training modules via assigned learning management system.
• Photo for badge with neutral background required prior to start.
• References: Minimum of 2 references covering at least 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within the last 3 years.
• Employment application covering at least the last 5 years of employment with explanations for any gaps or overlaps.
• Skills checklist updated annually as applicable.
• Floating policy acknowledgment required; may be required to float to other facilities within reasonable distance.

Notes

• Previous permanent staff at the facility are not permitted to work as travelers here.
• Active compact nursing licenses are honored.
• On-call and weekend coverage are limited to on-call support only.
• Some certifications (e.g., Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Neonatal Resuscitation, Chemotherapy, Electronic Fetal Monitoring) may be required depending on unit assignment; verify with clinical leadership.

This position offers a dynamic surgical environment with a focus on orthopedic and specialty surgical procedures, ideal for RNs with strong perioperative skills and a willingness to float and support multiple campuses.