Operating Room Charge RN
Seattle, Washington
University of Washington Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Charge RN) - Seattle, Washington

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Charge RN)
• Location: Seattle, Washington
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: January 26
• Schedule: Four 10-hour shifts (0600-1630), possible weekends and holidays
• Patient Ratios: 1:1
• Floating: Required; float between Main hospital, Outpatient Surgery Center, and Hernia Center
• Call Requirement: Yes
• Weekend Requirement: Possible weekends and holidays
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated unless otherwise stated
• Locals Accepted: Yes
• Pending License: Not accepted
• Return to Office Restrictions: 1 week max

Experience & Requirements

• Years of Experience Required: Minimum 2 years in specialty
• Prior Travel Experience: Preferred at least 2 completed travel assignments; first-time travelers may be considered
• Charge Nurse Experience: Must have prior charge nurse experience
• Competencies: Must be competent in robotics and willing to train new hire RNs
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS, PALS, NRP, CHEMO, TNCC, EFM, NIH Stroke Certification (may be required depending on unit)
• Other Certifications:

  • Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (80% minimum in dosage calculations)
  • Color Blind Testing
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (required for ICU/SCU, MS/Tele, PACU, ER)
  • Conscious Sedation Competency Exam (for GI Lab/Endo nurses)

Facility Highlights

• Magnet recognized, teaching center, Level 4 trauma center
• 281 staffed beds
• Charting system: EPIC
• Scrub color: Any (scrubs provided for OR personnel)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background Checks: 7-year criminal background check, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, Sex Offender Search, State-specific WA WATCH search
• Education Verification: Required (diploma/transcripts acceptable)
• Licensure Verification: Primary source verification required
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam (within 1 year)
  • Fit mask test (within 12 months)
  • TDAP vaccine (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray
  • Immunizations or titers for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (positive titer or declination required)
  • Drug screening (10 panel, within 1 year)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption/declination documentation
  • COVID vaccination or declination (for tracking)
• Facility Specific:

  • EPIC integration video and attestation
  • Photo for badge (DMV style, no selfies)
  • Various agreements and checklists depending on unit and facility
  • Suicide prevention training for multi-state licensed nurses working in WA
  • Umbilical Cord Blood Collection Training (for Labor & Delivery RNs)

Additional Notes

• Guaranteed hours may be adjusted based on census; travelers may be called off or placed on-call in 4-hour increments up to one shift in a two-week cycle.
• For ambulatory or surgical services closed on weekends/holidays, travelers may not be scheduled or guaranteed minimum hours during those times.

This position is ideal for experienced charge nurses with at least 2 years of specialty experience, who are comfortable floating between units and have competency in robotics. Prior travel experience is preferred but first-time travelers may be considered.