Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Seattle, Washington
Harborview Medical Center

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical (Travel/Contract)

Location: Seattle, Washington
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Patient Ratio:

• Days: 1:3-4
• Nights: 1:4-5

Job Description

• Unit primarily orthopedic trauma (spine injury, femoral fractures, traction), but also includes neuro, surgery, vascular, urology, and gynecology patients.
• Facility is a Level I Trauma, Magnet, and Teaching hospital.
• Charting system: Epic (with hard stops).
• Scrub color: Any solid color; light blue scrubs provided on unit.
• Onsite parking available with fees; offsite parking with shuttle service available on weekdays.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Washington State
• Minimum 2 years of Medical-Surgical nursing experience, with at least some experience within the last year
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Competency & Testing Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam with minimum 80% in dosage calculations.
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required for certain units; check unit-specific requirements.
• Orientation testing is pass/fail with 80% passing score; failure results in cancellation.
• Additional competency exams may be required depending on unit assignment.

Background & Screening

• 7-year criminal background check required within 45 days of start, including nationwide and sex offender searches.
• Education verification required.
• WA WATCH search required.
• Drug screen within past 12 months required (instant acceptable).
• Physical exam within 1 year prior to start required by agency (not by facility).
• Mask fit test within 12 months required (specific mask models).
• Various facility-specific acknowledgments and forms must be signed (e.g., license acknowledgment, equipment safety, policies and procedures, job description).

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Tdap vaccine within 10 years or declination on file.
• Negative TB test (Qgold, Tspot, or 2-step PPD within 90 days) or chest X-ray if positive TB history.
• Annual TB questionnaire required.
• Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Titer or 2 vaccines required; boosters or declination accepted.
• Hepatitis B: Positive titer or completed vaccine series with re-titer; declination accepted.
• Varicella: Titer or 2 vaccines required; boosters or declination accepted.
• Seasonal flu vaccine or declination required during flu season (Sept 29 – Mar 31).
• COVID vaccination or declination required for tracking.
• Additional vaccines (e.g., meningococcal) required for specific roles (e.g., microbiology lab techs).

Additional Notes

• First-time travelers can be screened but preference given to seasoned travelers.
• Block scheduling is not accommodated.
• Candidates must complete facility-specific orientation modules prior to start.
• Badge photo required (professional, waist-up, clear lighting, simple background).
• Suicide prevention training required for multi-state licensed nurses working in Washington.
• Various facility-specific forms and acknowledgments must be completed and signed prior to or at orientation.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity, trauma-focused environment with a diverse patient population in a prestigious Level I Trauma and Magnet-designated hospital. Night shift experience and flexibility for weekend work are essential.