Travel Operating Room RN
hace 2 días
Tacoma
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN OR Circulate for a travel nursing job in Puyallup, Washington. Job Description & Requirements • Specialty: OR Circulate, • Discipline: RN, • Start Date: 07/13/2026, • Duration: 13 weeks, • 36 hours per week, • Shift: 12 hours, days, • Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview • Shift: Days, 3x12hrs, • Hours: 36 hrs/wk, • Start Date: Jul 13, 2026, • Length: 13 weeks, • Openings: 1Description American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for an Operating Room position at a Level III Trauma Center in Puyallup, WA, requiring at least 2 years of acute/inpatient OR experience with strong ortho, spine, and robotics skills. Details • 12-hour day shifts with variable start times of 0630, 0830, or 1030, depending on department needs, • 36 hours per week; shift start time may vary weekly but will not change on a daily basis, • Level III Trauma Center with 375 licensed beds and 12 ORs (11 run daily, plus one hybrid OR), • Approximately 40–50 surgical cases per day, • Patient population includes adult ENT (thyroid), general surgery, ortho spine, orthopedics (total joint), GYN, vascular (AV fistula, fem-pop), urology, and podiatry; minimal pediatrics (typically ENT only); no open heart, transplants, or high-level neuro procedures (e.g., EVDs), • RNs circulate only; strong experience required in ortho, sports medicine, spine, and robotics (DaVinci), • Charting systems: Epic (required), Alaris, and Pyxis, • On-call required: 4–6 call shifts per 6-week schedule period, including potential nights (2230–0700) and weekends, • 30-minute on-call response time required; no sleep rooms available, • Weekend work required as determined by department needs, • Floating may occur during low census in the OR to inpatient areas (MS, ICU, PCU, ED Holding, PACU, etc.) in a non-clinical support role (e.g., helping hands, runner/tasker, vital signs, sitter, stocking) — will not take a patient assignment or administer medicationsRequirements, • Active WA RN license or compact RN license required, • BLS certification required, • Minimum 2 years of acute/inpatient OR experience required; candidates with less than 2 years but strong OR experience may be considered with nurse manager approval, • Strong hands-on experience in ortho, sports medicine, spine, and robotics (DaVinci) required, • Total joint experience required, • Epic EMR experience required, • Robotic experience (DaVinci XI / Robotic Mazer) preferred, • COVID vaccination required, • Rhythm exam must be completed prior to start, • Two supervisory references required (charge nurse, manager, director, or above); one reference accepted at time of consideration with second required prior to startAdditional Information, • First-time travelers will not be considered for this position, • Scrubs are provided by the facility, • No personal phones permitted in the OR, • Orientation includes a new employee orientation day followed by unit-specific orientation for the remainder of the first week; Epic training begins on Thursday, • Up to 5 days of RTO may be approved; additional RTO requests require nurse manager approval; missed days due to RTO may need to be made up at the end of the contract, • Must be available to work 7 days a week unless approved by the nurse manager, • Candidates must have worked the shift type they are being considered for, and prior facility experience should be at comparable hospitals American Traveler Job ID #P-717785. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Operating Room About American Traveler With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers. With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements. American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment. With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.