OR Tech in Tacoma, Washington
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Tacoma, WA
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $1,972/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 28, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $49.30
- Weekly
- $1,972
- Yearly (full-time)
- $102,544
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $49.30/hour — 17% below the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Washington ($59.71/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 40 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Washington right now
- 1,077 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Washington from 7 agencies, 129 of them in Tacoma.
- Pay in these listings: $29.25 – $108/hour, median $63.70/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Washington: $59.71/hour ($124,197/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: Health Advocates Network ($73.00/hour across 161 jobs).
Job description
Job Description:
Join a welcoming, traveler-friendly surgical services team in Tacoma as a Surgical Technologist supporting a strong orthopedic caseload. You will scrub a variety of procedures, with a major focus on total joints, robotics, laparoscopic surgery, bariatric cases, urology, general surgery, ophthalmology, podiatry, and GYN procedures. Da Vinci XI experience is required, and familiarity with orthopedic technology such as the Hana Table, Zimmer Biomet ROSA, or Depuy Velys is valued. This assignment offers a 10-hour day shift, no required weekends or holidays, no floating, and a supportive team structure with relief staff, resource support, anesthesia professionals, and experienced surgical colleagues.
Weather:
Tacoma generally offers cool, comfortable conditions with a mix of cloudy and brighter days and occasional rain. Comfortable layers and a light rain jacket are useful for exploring the area.
Fun Things To Do:
• Waterfront outing: Enjoy views, walking paths, and dining along Tacoma’s waterfront.
• Museum day: Explore Tacoma’s museums and local art exhibits.
• Day trip to Seattle: Spend the day visiting the city’s markets, waterfront, and cultural attractions.
• Day trip to Mount Rainier: Take a scenic excursion to the surrounding mountain area.
• Nature escape: Visit nearby parks and trails for walking, views, and fresh air.
Job Specifics:
City and State: Tacoma, Washington
Shift: 10-hour days, 6:45 AM–5:15 PM
Duration: 13 weeks, 40 hours per week
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