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Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) – Orthopedic & Spine Surgery | Seattle Travel Contract

Join an experienced perioperative team as a Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse in Seattle, Washington, specializing in orthopedic and spine surgery. This on-site travel nursing assignment offers the opportunity to support a broad range of procedures, including total joint replacements, hand, foot and ankle surgeries, spine cases, and robotic-assisted orthopedic procedures. Seattle’s vibrant urban setting combines access to renowned arts, dining, outdoor recreation, and the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Seattle, Washington
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• End Date: February 15, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,160–$2,270
• Schedule: Four 10-hour day shifts per week, approximately 7:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Call: Approximately 3 shifts per 6 weeks; requirements may change
• Floating: May be required between nearby affiliated surgical facilities
• Clinical Volume: Approximately 20 cases per day across a 10-room operating room environment
• Patient Population: Adolescents, adults, pediatrics, and geriatric patients
• Orientation: 20 hours

Operating Room RN Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Washington; compact license must be in hand at submission when applicable
• At least 2 years of recent Operating Room (OR) nursing experience
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Recent experience with orthopedic and spine procedures
• Epic charting experience required
• Demonstrated ability to circulate independently; scrub experience is preferred
• Experience with total joint replacement, arthroscopy, fracture reduction, spinal fusion, laminectomy/discectomy, and minimally invasive surgery
• Experience with robotic-assisted surgery, including the MAKO Surgical System, is strongly preferred
• Ability to work scheduled call shifts, float as needed, and support holiday coverage as assigned
• Two professional references covering at least one year of recent experience within the last three years

Operating Room Nursing Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive perioperative nursing care for orthopedic, spine, and related surgical procedures
• Circulate cases involving total joints, hand, foot and ankle surgery, simple and complex spine procedures, and robotic-assisted orthopedic surgery
• Support procedures such as total joint replacement, ACL reconstruction, arthroscopy, arthrotomy, carpal tunnel release, open and closed fracture reduction, spinal fusion, XLIF, and laminectomy/discectomy
• Prepare operating rooms, verify equipment and supplies, and maintain a safe, sterile surgical environment
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia professionals, surgical technologists, and other members of the interdisciplinary team
• Apply knowledge of surgical equipment and specialty tables; experience with Jackson and Hana tables is a plus
• Assist with drains, wound vacs, and other perioperative patient care needs
• Accurately document patient care and surgical activities in Epic
• Provide safe care across inpatient and outpatient cases, including a small pediatric caseload
• Participate in call coverage, floating, and holiday scheduling according to assignment needs

Apply now for this Operating Room RN travel contract in Seattle, Washington, and join a skilled orthopedic and spine surgery team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.