Operating Room Circulating RN
Walla Walla, Washington
Providence Saint Mary Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Operating Room Registered Nurse

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

Job Summary

Seeking an experienced Registered Nurse with previous Operating Room (OR) circulating experience. This position involves variable 8-hour shifts (07:00-15:30 or 11:30-19:30) with a 1:1 patient ratio. The role requires on-call availability one weeknight per week and one weekend every six weeks (call only). No floating between units.

Specialty & Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse – Operating Room (Circulating Nurse)
• Required Experience: Minimum 1 year of OR circulating experience (higher experience requirement applies)
• Preferred Experience: OR charge nurse experience preferred
• Travel Experience: No first-time travelers accepted (prior travel experience required)

Work Environment

• Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care / Level III Trauma Center
• Total Staffed Beds: 104
• Charting System: Epic
• Scrub Color: Any color allowed on all units
• Expected Patient Ratio: 1:1
• Call-back Response Time: 20 minutes

Schedule & On-Call

• Variable shifts, 8 hours each
• On-call required: 1 weeknight per week and 1 weekend every 6 weeks (call only)
• No block schedules required
• Weekends required only for call

Required Qualifications & Certifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Washington
• Minimum 1 year of Operating Room (OR) circulating experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification
• NURSYS verification for RN license

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Background check within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• Education verification for nursing degree (international education requires diploma/transcript)
• Drug screening: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Immunizations and health screenings including:

  • TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years or declination
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination (required during flu season)
  • COVID-19 vaccine or declination
• Respirator fit testing (annual) required for travel candidates
• References: Minimum 2 supervisor references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within the last 3 years

Additional Requirements

• Must comply with facility-specific float policy acknowledgment
• Completion of required WorkRamp training modules prior to start and annually thereafter, including:

  • Regulatory requirements
  • Specialty-specific modules for OR and related areas
  • Basics of Trauma Informed Care (required at this facility)
• Epic training modules completion required within orientation period
• Compliance with Washington state-specific background and licensing requirements, including multi-state licensed nurse attestations if applicable

Notes

• No floating between units for this position
• Call-back response time is strictly enforced at 20 minutes
• Prior travel experience is mandatory; first-time travelers will not be considered
• This is a travel contract position with a 13-week duration

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced OR RN who is comfortable with variable shifts, on-call responsibilities, and working in a Level III Trauma Center environment.