American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Tacoma, Washington.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/03/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Operating Room RN for a dynamic OR environment with strong robotics and CVOR experience in Washington.

Responsibilities

• Work in a large hospital Operating Room with 20 OR suites including CVOR, general, neuro, ortho, trauma, and outpatient cases
• Assignments include cardiac, vascular, neuro, ortho, trauma, GYN, GI, and emergency general surgery cases
• Robotic procedures are performed, primarily with the DaVinci XI system
• Schedule consists of 10-hour or 12-hour day shifts, with some evening or night options
• Main OR travelers participate in trauma call; call response time is 30 minutes
• Heart call and pediatric call team involvement may be assigned based on skill set
• Epic EMR is used; experience preferred but not strictly required
• Scrub attire is provided
• First-time travelers will be considered if they have strong OR experience
• Dynamic and collaborative team culture with supportive leadership and a strong focus on safety, process improvement, and education
• No transplant, burn, or adult ophthalmology cases
• Orientation includes 1-2 days of general and unit-specific training, with assessment for additional needs
• Free parking is available in a parking garage
• Unit culture values kindness, collaboration, and work-life balance
• Up to 5 days of time off may be approved; additional missed hours may be added to assignment end
• No personal phones allowed on the unit; regular breaks are required

Requirements

• Active WA or compact RN license required
• Current BLS certification is required
• At least 1 year of strong OR experience is required
• Proficiency with DaVinci robotic procedures is mandatory
• Must be able to scrub and/or circulate OR cases
• Must be comfortable with blood administration equipment and assisting with arterial lines and wound vacs
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• Traveler Telemetry Competency must be completed and passed prior to start

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-623145. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Operating Room

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