CVOR Registered Nurse
Seattle, Washington
University of Washington Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (RN) - CVOR (Cardiovascular Operating Room)

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

Position Details

• Specialty: RN Scrub - CVOR - Cardiac
• Start Date: January 26
• Schedule: Mid shift; 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (11:00 AM - 11:30 PM)
• Call Obligation: Yes
• Weekend Requirement: Yes
• Patient Population: Orthopedic sports (limited total joints), minimally invasive arthroscopic and laparoscopic cases, robotics, general surgery, gynecology, urology, plastics. Experience with neuro, spine, thoracic, and vascular cases is a plus.
• Environment: Very busy, high acuity academic medical center
• Floating: Within hospital only (no floating to sister hospitals)
• Charge Duties: May be required
• Block Schedule: Not open to block scheduling unless otherwise stated
• Locals Accepted: Yes
• Pending License: Not accepted
• RTO Restrictions: 1 week max
• Scrub Color: Any (scrubs provided)
• Charting System: EPIC

Experience Requirements

• Years of Specialty Experience: 4 years cardiovascular experience (highest stated requirement)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required; first-time travelers accepted

Certifications Required

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

Compliance & Background Checks

• 7-year criminal background check required within 45 days of start
• EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, Sex Offender Search, and Washington State WATCH background checks required
• Education verification or diploma/transcript required for RNs
• Drug screening (10 panel) required (Aya requirement, not facility)
• Physical exam required (Aya requirement)
• Fit mask test required within 9-12 months of start (specific mask types accepted)
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • TDAP within 10 years
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) - positive titer or vaccination documentation
  • Hepatitis B - positive titer or declination with waiver
  • Varicella - titer or vaccination (history of disease not accepted at this facility)
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination or approved exemption/declination
  • COVID vaccination or declination documentation

Additional Requirements

• Must complete WA Multi-State Licensed Nurses Suicide Prevention Training if using a multi-state license
• Must complete WA Multi-State Licensed Nurses Demographic Attestation if using out-of-state compact license
• Must watch EPIC/Alaris Integration video and complete attestation prior to start
• Photo for badge required (DMV style, no selfies)
• Various facility-specific agreements and checklists must be completed prior to start

Facility Highlights

• Magnet designated, teaching hospital
• Level Trauma Center
• Total staffed beds: 637
• Average daily census: 50-75 patients
• Operating rooms: 28

Notes

• Guaranteed hours: In low census situations, providers may be called off without charge or placed on-call in 4-hour increments up to one shift per 2-week cycle
• Ambulatory or surgical services closed on weekends/holidays will not schedule travelers during those times

This position is ideal for experienced cardiovascular OR nurses comfortable with high acuity cases and flexible scheduling in a prestigious academic medical center environment. First-time travelers are welcome to apply.