Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) – Night Shift Contract in Seattle, WA

Experienced Operating Room Registered Nurses (OR RNs) can bring their perioperative nursing expertise to a high-acuity surgical environment in Seattle, Washington. This 13-week travel nursing contract is designed for an organized, confident RN ready to lead overnight operating room operations, coordinate surgical cases, and support timely first-case starts. Seattle offers an energetic Pacific Northwest setting with vibrant neighborhoods, waterfront views, renowned dining, and abundant outdoor recreation.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,160-$2,270
• Location: Seattle, Washington
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Schedule: 4 shifts per week, Sunday through Wednesday
• Shift Duration: 10-hour night shifts, 10:00 p.m.-7:30 a.m.
• Practice Setting: Main Operating Room with 21 surgical rooms and an average daily census of approximately 50-60 patients
• Patient Population: Neonates, infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients
• Orientation: 40 hours
• Call: No routine call is required for this steady night-shift OR RN position

Operating Room RN Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent operating room nursing or perioperative RN experience
• Previous travel nursing experience; first-time travelers are not eligible for this assignment
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Washington; a compact license must be in hand when submitted, if applicable
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications
• CNOR certification preferred
• Strong clinical experience with thoracic and vascular procedures
• Demonstrated competency with robotic, general, urology, gynecology, bariatric, plastics, minor vascular, and thoracic cases
• Ability to work independently, organize surgical cases, and coordinate overnight operating room workflow
• Epic or comparable electronic health record experience preferred
• Ability to float to other operating rooms within the local surgical service area as needed
• Two professional references covering at least one year of experience within the past three years

Operating Room RN Responsibilities

• Serve as the overnight charge RN by coordinating the surgical schedule and leading operating room workflow
• Prepare, coordinate, and complete surgical cases that arise during the night shift
• Set up operating rooms and supplies for the following day when no cases are scheduled
• Support timely first-case starts through thorough preparation, communication, and coordination
• Provide safe, evidence-based nursing care throughout the perioperative process
• Demonstrate clinical proficiency across complex general, robotic, urologic, gynecologic, bariatric, vascular, thoracic, and plastic surgery procedures
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia professionals, surgical technologists, and interdisciplinary support teams
• Maintain accurate documentation and follow established infection prevention, patient safety, and operating room standards
• Adapt to changing case volumes and support staffing needs across designated operating rooms

Apply now to join a high-acuity surgical team as a Travel Operating Room RN in Seattle, Washington.

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.