Operating Room RN
Spokane, Washington
Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children's Hospital

Job Opportunity: Operating Room Registered Nurse

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

Job Description

• Position may float between units, including outpatient surgical center.
• On-call required to meet department needs; may include weeknights or weekends.
• Weekends required (call only).
• No block schedules required.
• Expected nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:1.
• Special requirements: Proficient in circulating pediatric, ENT, and plastic surgery cases.
• 48-hour shifts are not approved.

Facility Type

• Short Term Acute Care
• Level II Trauma Center
• Level II Pediatric Trauma Center
• Teaching Hospital

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Washington
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 1 year of pediatrics experience, with pediatrics experience within the last year
• Experience in ENT surgery
• Experience in plastic surgery
• Proficient in circulating pediatric surgery cases
• Proficient in circulating ENT surgery cases
• Proficient in circulating plastic surgery cases
• Current certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) issued by American Heart Association
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure)
  • Chemotherapy certification (if applicable)
  • NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
• NURSYS verification required for RN, LPN/LVN, or AP license

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Background check within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years. Must be updated annually.
• Education verification required for nursing degree.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO.
• Drug screening: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests).
• Immunizations and health requirements:

  • TDAP vaccine within 10 years or declination form.
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually.
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer.
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination.
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer.
  • Flu vaccine during flu season or declination.
  • COVID vaccine or declination.
• Respiratory safety clearance required annually for respirator use.
• Fit mask test required for travel nurses, updated annually.

Additional Requirements

• References: Minimum 2 references covering 1 year of employment within last 3 years in a comparable specialty/setting. Must be from supervisors.
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years.
• Skills checklist updated annually (if applicable).
• Photo for badge (passport style with neutral background).
• Completion of required training modules via LMS platform (WorkRamp), including:

  • Annual regulatory requirements
  • Specialty-specific modules for OR and related areas
  • Trauma-informed care modules (effective for new and extended placements)
  • Epic training modules (if applicable)

Work Environment & Scheduling

• May float to other units or outpatient surgical center.
• Call shifts may include weeknights and weekends.
• No block scheduling.
• 1:1 patient ratio expected.

Notes

• This is a travel/contract position in Spokane, WA.
• The role requires proficiency in pediatric, ENT, and plastic surgery circulating nursing.
• All certifications and licenses must be current and verifiable.
• Compliance with all background checks, health screenings, and training modules is mandatory prior to start.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Operating Room RN travel assignment in Spokane, WA.