
OR | Registered Nurse
- 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
- 1,042 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Washington from 7 agencies, 103 of them in Tacoma.
- Pay in these listings: $27.44 – $103/hour, median $63.28/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
Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (Pediatric OR) – Tacoma, Washington
Join a dedicated pediatric surgical team as a Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse in Tacoma, WA, and provide expert perioperative care.
In this on-site travel nursing assignment, you will support pediatric patients with congenital conditions, medical conditions, and injuries while circulating a wide variety of surgical cases. Tacoma offers easy access to the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest, including waterfront views, parks, nearby mountains, and outdoor recreation opportunities.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Location: Tacoma, WA 98405
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,620–$2,760
- Assignment Type: 13-week travel Registered Nurse assignment
- Start Date: October 19, 2026
- End Date: January 16, 2027
- Schedule: 40 hours per week; 10-hour day shifts
- Shift Options: Day, night, or overnight schedules may be available based on department needs
- Healthcare Setting: Pediatric Operating Room with 8 operating rooms
- Weekend Rotation: Not required
- On-Call and Holiday Coverage: Optional
- Floating: Not required
Pediatric Operating Room RN Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of Registered Nurse experience, including strong Operating Room experience
- Recent experience as a Pediatric Operating Room Nurse
- Ability to circulate pediatric ENT, general, orthopedic, and urology procedures
- Active Washington State or compact Registered Nurse license
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Epic EMR experience preferred
- Strong clinical judgment, communication, and teamwork skills
Operating Room Registered Nurse Responsibilities
- Circulate a broad range of pediatric surgical procedures in the Operating Room
- Provide safe, compassionate, age-appropriate care to pediatric patients throughout the perioperative experience
- Prepare the operating room, verify supplies and equipment, and maintain a safe sterile environment
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia professionals, surgical technologists, and the broader perioperative team
- Monitor patient status, document care accurately, and communicate changes promptly
- Support procedures involving pediatric congenital conditions, medical conditions, and injuries
- Follow hospital policies, infection-prevention standards, and pediatric perioperative best practices
Apply now for this Pediatric Operating Room travel nursing opportunity in Tacoma, Washington, and join a dedicated healthcare team in the Pacific Northwest.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
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