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Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Location: Mount Vernon, Washington
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 10 weeks
Start Date: ASAP
Shift Details: Variable start, call required, floating to sister facilities as needed
Floating Required: Yes, to sister facilities as needed
Call Required: No

Job Requirements

Valid RN license in Washington
1 year Operating Room (OR) experience within the last year
BLS issued by American Heart Association
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
State License 1 Verification

Required Qualifications & Compliance

Background check covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in the past 7 years
Education verification (US equivalency documentation if education completed out of county)
Primary source verification of state nursing license
2 professional references completed within 1 year of start
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Completion of confidentiality, crime disclosure, and conflict of interest forms
Required health documents and immunizations including:
- Tdap vaccine or signed declination
- Negative TB test or chest X-ray within required timeframe
- MMR vaccines or positive titers for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella
- Hepatitis B vaccination series or signed declination
- Varicella vaccines or positive titer
- Seasonal flu vaccination or declination (mask required if declined during flu season)
10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
Medication test/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
Competency exam required

Notes

Floating to sister facilities may include Cascade Valley and Skagit Valley locations
Call is required but not overnight or on-call shifts
No prior travel experience required for this position

This position is suitable for RNs with at least 1 year of experience who are comfortable with variable shifts and floating between facilities. Basic Life Support certification is mandatory.

Facility

Cascade Valley Hospital

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Short Term Acute Care
48 beds

ADDRESS330 South Stillaguamish AvenueArlington, WA 98223

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About Arlington, WA

As a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Arlington, WA here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Arlington's cost of living is slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match up with the cost of living.

Weather

Average summer highs are around 76°F, while winter lows can drop to 34°F.

Furnished Housing

Short-term rentals are available in Arlington, and they are relatively easy to find, especially through online platforms.

Transportation

Arlington is car-friendly, with easy access to major highways.
Public transportation options are limited.

Demographics

Arlington has a diverse population with a mix of age ranges.
Common health issues may include allergies and respiratory conditions due to the region's natural environment.
There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.

Things to Do

Arlington offers a variety of restaurants, including local eateries and popular chains.
The city has a vibrant arts community, occasional live music events, and opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking and fishing.

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