Travel OR Circulating RN - $2,563 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR Circulate
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 12/14/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for an Operating Room position requiring strong ortho circulating experience and DaVinci XI robotics proficiency.

Details

• Work in an 8-room OR at a Level IV Trauma Center with 65 beds
• Average census of 25-40 patients/day
• Patient population includes heavy ortho/total joints, DaVinci XI robotics, urology, general, bariatric, ophthalmology, podiatry, and GYN cases
• 4-5 rooms dedicated specifically to total joint cases with 2-7 cases/day depending on ortho pods
• 4 days a week slotted for bariatric cases
• EMR: Epic
• IV pump: Alaris; medication dispensing via Pyxis
• DaVinci XI robotics in use; Hana Table, Zimmer Biomet Rosa, Depuy Velys, and laparoscopic equipment preferred
• 8-hour day shift, 0645-1515 start
• Additional shift options available including mids (0930-1700) and various night shifts
• No floating required
• No weekend or holiday rotation required
• No on-call requirement unless experienced with vitrectomies, which carries a 30-minute response time

Requirements

• Active WA or compact RN license required
• Current BLS certification
• Minimum 1 year of experience with strong ortho background, or 2 years of general OR experience otherwise
• Must be able to circulate ortho, total joint, robotics, urology, general, bariatric, ophthalmology, podiatry, and GYN cases
• DaVinci XI robotics experience required
• Strong ortho circulating skills required
• Must be professional, self-motivated, team-oriented, and flexible with last-minute assignment changes

Additional Information

• Circulate a variety of surgical cases with an emphasis on orthopedic and total joint procedures
• Supported by charge nurse, resource RN, RN/ST break relief, anesthesia assistants, OR control desk specialists, surgeons, CRNA support, and a nurse educator
• Orientation includes NEO and 3 days with a preceptor
• Physician preference cards are used
• Scrubs are provided
• Free parking available in designated areas
• Unit culture is described as strong teamwork, welcoming, traveler-friendly, and family-oriented with many travelers extending their contracts
• RTO approvals of up to 7 days are typically accommodated
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

American Traveler Job ID #P-779651. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 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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