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OR | Registered Nurse

GHR HealthcareTacoma, WATravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Tacoma, WA
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Sep 24, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$67.25
Weekly
$2,690
Yearly (full-time)
$139,880
Start date
October 19, 2026

This job pays about $67.25/hour — 13% above 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

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Job description

Pediatric Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Tacoma, WA

Join a dedicated pediatric surgical team as a Pediatric Operating Room Registered Nurse in Tacoma, Washington. This on-site travel nursing opportunity offers the chance to support a wide variety of pediatric procedures in a collaborative operating room environment while providing compassionate, high-quality perioperative care to children with congenital conditions, medical conditions, and injuries. Tacoma is a vibrant Pacific Northwest city known for its waterfront, arts and cultural attractions, parks, and convenient access to outdoor recreation.

Pediatric OR Travel Nursing Job Details

  • Specialty: Operating Room Registered Nurse – Pediatric OR
  • Location: Tacoma, Washington 98405
  • Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
  • Start Date: October 19, 2026
  • End Date: January 16, 2027
  • Schedule: 10-hour day shifts
  • Hours: 40 hours per week
  • Weekend Rotation: None
  • On-Call: Optional
  • Holiday Coverage: Optional
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,620–$2,760
  • Charting System: Epic experience preferred

Pediatric Operating Room Nurse Job Requirements

  • At least 5 years of Registered Nurse experience, including operating room experience
  • Previous pediatric operating room nursing experience required
  • Valid Washington State or compact Registered Nurse license
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Ability to circulate a broad range of pediatric surgical cases
  • Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and attention to detail

Operating Room Registered Nurse Responsibilities

  • Provide safe, compassionate perioperative nursing care to pediatric patients
  • Circulate pediatric procedures across ENT, general surgery, orthopedic, and urologic specialties
  • Complete preoperative assessments and prepare patients for surgery
  • Maintain patient safety, positioning, surgical counts, and aseptic technique throughout procedures
  • Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, and the broader care team
  • Recognize and respond to the unique clinical needs of children with congenital conditions, medical conditions, and injuries
  • Document patient care accurately in the electronic medical record
  • Support efficient operating room turnover and readiness for scheduled surgical cases

Apply now to join this pediatric operating room travel nursing team in Tacoma, Washington, and advance your Registered Nurse career in a supportive surgical environment.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

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