Operating Room Registered Nurse
Seattle, Washington
Harborview Medical Center

Registered Nurse (RN) - Operating Room

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

Job Details

• Start Date: January 5
• Shift: Day/Night rotating
• Shift Patterns:

  • 2x8 hour shifts, 2x12 hour shifts, or 4x10 hour shifts
  • Weekends included (flexibility required)
  • No block scheduling available
• Shift Times: Multiple start/end times ranging from early morning to late night
• Cases per shift: 60-70
• Weekend Requirement: Yes, flexibility expected (Sunday night is not considered weekend shift)
• On-call: No
• Floating: No
• Locals Accepted: Yes

Experience & Certifications

• Years of Experience Required: Minimum 2 years in specialty (Level 1 Trauma and Neuro required)
• Preferred Experience: 3-4 years
• First-time Travelers: Accepted
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • Circulate skills required
  • Experience in a Level 1 Trauma Center required
• Additional Preferred Certifications:

  • ACLS preferred for OR (not required)
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) preferred for ICU float pool
• Specialty Notes:

  • Hospital is heavy in Orthopedics, Spine, and Neuro cases
  • No Cardiac or Transplant cases on this unit
• Medication System: Pyxis

Licensing

• Pending License: Not accepted
• Compact License: Candidates must apply for WA license and/or complete 6-hour suicide prevention training and submit demographic data through WA BON site

Facility Highlights

• Magnet, Teaching, Level 1 Trauma Center
• 500 staffed beds
• Charting system: Epic
• Scrub color: Facility provided
• Parking: Onsite parking available with fees; offsite parking with shuttle service available on weekdays

Work Restrictions & Requirements

• Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: No more than 6 days
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift per every 2-week pay period
• Unit Size: 25 beds, Level 1 Trauma Center

Background Checks & Compliance

• 7-year criminal background check required within 45 days of start
• Must run checks on current and former legal names and known aliases
• International background checks required if candidate lived outside the US in last 3 years
• Sex offender search required
• State-specific WA WATCH search required
• Education verification required for Med Lab Techs (not applicable here)

Competency & Testing Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required (80% minimum in dosage calculations)
• Color blind testing required
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required for certain units (may apply)
• Competency exams required as per unit/job description
• Conscious sedation competency exam required if working in GI Lab/Endoscopy (may apply)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year prior to start (not required by UWMC but required by Aya)
• Mask fit test within 12 months of start (specific mask types required)
• Tdap vaccine within 10 years or declination on file
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 90 days of start; annual TB questionnaire required
• Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) immunity or vaccination required
• Hepatitis B immunity or declination required
• Varicella immunity or vaccination required
• Seasonal flu vaccine or declination required during flu season (Sept 29 - Mar 31)
• COVID vaccination or declination required for tracking
• Drug screening within past 12 months (required by Aya, not UWMC)

Facility Specific Documents & Orientation

• Badge photo required (professional quality)
• Facility-specific job description must be signed
• Various forms including license acknowledgment, equipment safety, health history, policies and procedures, security info, personal data, and code of conduct must be completed and signed
• Orientation modules must be completed prior to start (approx. 2-3 hours)
• Orientation testing on site for RNs (not pass/fail)

Additional Notes

• Unit is a Level 1 Trauma Center with a focus on Orthopedics, Spine, and Neuro specialties
• Flexibility in scheduling and weekend shifts is essential
• First-time travelers are welcome
• Compact license holders must meet additional WA state requirements before starting

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and healthcare workers considering this travel RN position in the Operating Room at a Level 1 Trauma Center in Seattle, WA.