American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Issaquah, Washington.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: OR - Operating Room
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/10/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 10 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
- Hours: 40 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Aug 10, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced OR RN for a 13-week travel contract requiring robotics experience, ortho/sports med background, and on-call availability across a multi-campus health system.
Details
- Hospital-based Operating Room setting with a 30% inpatient and 70% outpatient case mix, including approximately 10% pediatric cases
- Surgical specialties include orthopedics, general surgery, urology, gynecology, spine, ENT, total joints, neuro/spine, OB-GYN, plastics, robotics, trauma, and vascular
- Circulating and scrubbing responsibilities across multiple surgical service lines
- Day shift schedule: 4x10-hour shifts, 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
- On-call shifts are 12 hours; weekday call runs 7 PM–7 AM, and weekend/holiday call runs either 7 PM–7 AM or 7 AM–7 PM
- On-call responsibilities are shared evenly among approximately 15 RNs
- Weekend coverage is for on-call support only
- Floating to other campuses within the state may be required
- EMR: Epic (required)
Requirements
- Active WA RN license or valid compact RN license
- Minimum 2 years of OR RN experience required
- Required certifications: BLS; ACLS preferred
- Robotics experience required
- Ortho/sports medicine experience required
- Scrub experience preferred
- ENT experience with endoscope strongly preferred
- Proficiency required in: procedural sedation, blood/blood products administration, drains, epidural pumps, PICC/central lines, Port-A-Cath/vascular device access and care, and wound vac
- Epic EMR experience required
- Minimum of 2 supervisory references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years in a comparable specialty/setting required for consideration
- Full SSN and DOB required for consideration
Additional Information
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
- Former permanent staff of Swedish/Providence facilities are not eligible to work as travelers at this time
- Travelers are expected to float between all facilities within the state; refusal to float may result in termination of the assignment
- Minimal RTO is strongly preferred for this position
- Candidates must disclose any prior work history at a Providence facility (permanent, travel, or per diem) including location and dates
American Traveler Job ID #P-730534. 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
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.