First Connect Health is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Seattle, Washington.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: OR - Operating Room
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/16/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 10 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Registered Nurse (RN) – Operating Room (OR)
Position Overview
- Department: Operating Room (OR)
- Facility Size: 22 operating suites, with capacity to expand to 26 across 3 floors
- Average Case Volume: 50–65 cases per day
- Required Certification: BLS
- Required Experience: 2 years preferred; strong candidates with less experience may be considered
- First-Time Travelers: Accepted
- Clinical Profile Review: Required; the manager will contact selected candidates for an interview
Required Experience & Clinical Skills
- Strong OR circulating experience is required.
- Must be very comfortable with GYN cases.
- Must be proficient in EPI.
- Da Vinci Xi robotic surgery experience is required, including GYN, urology, and general surgery.
- Must have ENT experience, including procedures such as FESS, septoplasty, cochlear implants, tympanoplasty, and laryngoscopy.
- Experience across multiple surgical specialties is preferred.
- Scrubbing duties are required for RNs.
Candidates with less than 2 years of experience may be considered if they have experience in a similarly sized or larger hospital, ideally with 20 or more operating suites and approximately 50–55 or more cases per day. They must still have ENT and Da Vinci Xi experience in GYN, urology, and general surgery.
Surgical Specialties & Common Cases
The OR supports 16 service lines and handles a broad range of complex surgical cases, including:
- GYN
- Urology
- Vascular surgery
- Plastic surgery
- Orthopedics: Total hip and knee replacements
- Neurosurgery
- Cardiovascular and thoracic surgery
- General surgery: Breast, hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB), and bariatric procedures
- Sports medicine: Hand and podiatry procedures
- Kidney and kidney/pancreas transplants
- ENT: FESS (sinus), septoplasty, cochlear implants, tympanoplasty, laryngoscopy, thyroid, and parathyroid procedures
Robotic Equipment: Da Vinci Xi, used for GYN, urology, and general surgery.
Schedule & Call Requirements
- Schedule: Four 10-hour shifts per week
- Workdays: Monday–Friday, with variable days and start times
- Start Times: 6:30 AM, 9:00 AM, or 11:00 AM
- Self-Scheduling: Not available
- Start times remain consistent within the same week.
- Tuesdays and Fridays generally have later starts to accommodate in-service sessions and team meetings.
Call Requirements
- One call assignment in total (weekday or weekend) per 4-week schedule.
- Weekday Call: From the end of the shift until 7:00 AM the following morning.
- Weekend Call: 24 hours, from 7:00 AM to 7:00 AM.
- Call Response Time: Within 30 minutes.
- A call room is available.
- Call schedules are assigned by the manager and rotated between staff and travelers.
- Holiday Call: None required.
Staffing & Unit Support
- Charge Nurse: Coordinates the OR schedule/board and serves as a resource.
- OR Technicians: Available to assist with scrubbing duties.
- Floating: None.
- Later-start shifts at 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM help provide staff break coverage.
- Physicians and team members are supportive and willing to teach.
EMR & Orientation
- Current EMR: Cerner
- EPIC Transition: Facility conversion to EPIC was scheduled for May 2, 2026. Confirm the current system and workflow with the facility before submission.
- Orientation: Approximately 1–2 days with HR and OR leadership, followed by 1–2 days on the unit with a preceptor.
- Orientation may be extended for candidates without previous Cerner experience.
- Travelers must bring their own earphones for online training during the first week of orientation.
Dress Code
- Scrub Color: Teal, provided by the facility
- Dress Code: Must follow AORN standards.
Attendance & Facility Policies
- More than two absence occurrences during a 13-week contract are considered excessive and may result in early contract termination.
- Medical Solutions automatically deducts the 1.75% Washington State tax adjustment referenced in the facility notes; this amount may be added back as permitted by the applicable pay package.
Candidate Submission Checklist
- Current BLS certification
- Strong OR circulating experience
- Comfortable with GYN cases
- Proficient in EPI
- Da Vinci Xi experience in GYN, urology, and general surgery
- ENT surgical experience
- Experience with multiple surgical specialties
- Scrubbing experience
- Willingness to take scheduled weekday or weekend call
- Able to respond to call within 30 minutes
Ideal Candidate
An experienced OR RN with strong circulating skills, excellent GYN experience, proficiency in EPI, and Da Vinci Xi robotic surgery expertise. The ideal candidate is comfortable with complex surgical cases across multiple specialties, including ENT, and works well within a collaborative operating room team.
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About First Connect Health
At First Connect Health, we take pride in being a Joint Commission–certified healthcare staffing agency, headquartered in Newark, New Jersey. This prestigious certification is more than just a seal — it's a reflection of our commitment to excellence, safety, and quality in everything we do.
By meeting the rigorous standards set by The Joint Commission, one of the most respected accrediting bodies in healthcare, we've demonstrated that our processes, compliance, and patient care standards are aligned with the highest levels of quality in the industry.
But our dedication goes beyond certifications. Nurses choose First Connect Health because:
- ✅ Trust and Transparency: We foster honest communication, timely updates, and full transparency throughout your placement journey.
- ✅ Best Pay & Benefits: We offer industry-leading compensation packages, along with benefits that support your career goals.
- ✅ Flexibility & Choice: Whether you're seeking short-term assignments, long-term contracts, or local opportunities, we provide the flexibility to suit your preferences.
- ✅ Personalized Support: Our recruiters take the time to understand your needs, guiding you with care, respect, and responsiveness at every step.
When you work with First Connect Health, you're not just another number — you're a valued professional. Join a team that’s focused on your success, your well-being, and your future in healthcare.
Benefits
- Sick pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Weekly pay
- Referral bonus