Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) – Orthopedic Surgery in Seattle, WA

Join a 13-week travel nursing assignment as an Operating Room Registered Nurse supporting high-volume orthopedic surgery in Seattle, Washington. This on-site perioperative nursing role offers the opportunity to care for adolescent, adult, pediatric, and geriatric patients while using advanced surgical technology, including MAKO robotic systems. Seattle’s 98122 area provides an exciting Pacific Northwest lifestyle with convenient access to vibrant neighborhoods, diverse dining, arts and culture, waterfront attractions, and year-round outdoor recreation.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,160-$2,270
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• End Date: February 15, 2027
• Schedule: Four 10-hour day shifts per week
• Shift Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
• Weekly Hours: 40 hours
• Call: Approximately three shifts per six-week period; requirements may change
• Floating: May be required to support nearby surgical departments
• Clinical Volume: Approximately 20 surgical cases per day across 10 operating rooms
• Patient Population: Adolescents, adults, pediatrics, and geriatrics
• Location: Seattle, Washington 98122

Operating Room RN Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of Registered Nurse experience in an operating room or perioperative setting
• Current RN license in Washington State or an active compact RN license
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Experience with Epic electronic medical records
• Strong circulating experience is required; scrub experience is preferred
• Orthopedic and spine surgery experience, including total joint replacement and spinal procedures
• Experience with robotic surgery, especially the MAKO Surgical System, is strongly preferred
• Ability to support a broad range of orthopedic, spine, robotic, and general operating room cases
• Reliable adaptability for call coverage, departmental support, and floating assignments

Travel OR Nurse Responsibilities

• Circulate surgical procedures in a fast-paced orthopedic operating room environment
• Support total joint, hand, foot and ankle, spine, and neuro-spine procedures
• Assist with simple to complex orthopedic cases, including arthroscopy, fracture repair, spinal fusion, laminectomy/discectomy, and total joint replacement
• Prepare operating rooms, verify equipment and supplies, and promote safe surgical workflows
• Support procedures involving robotic and minimally invasive surgical technology
• Monitor patient safety, maintain accurate documentation, and collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia professionals, surgical technologists, and the interdisciplinary care team
• Provide perioperative care for a diverse case mix that includes primarily outpatient procedures, along with inpatient and pediatric cases
• Assist with wound vacs, drains, and other perioperative needs as appropriate
• Float to nearby surgical departments and participate in scheduled call coverage as assigned

Apply now to join this Seattle travel nursing opportunity as an Orthopedic Operating Room Registered Nurse and advance your perioperative nursing career in 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.