Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced OR RN for a 13-week travel assignment requiring Da Vinci robotic proficiency and the ability to scrub and/or circulate across a high-volume, multi-specialty OR environment.

Details

• 20-room OR complex within a hospital setting, including 4 CVOR suites, 1 hybrid endo/vascular room, 12 main general ORs, and outpatient suites serving women's health and minor ortho
• CVOR case volume includes approximately 10 CABGs and 3 TAVRs per week, plus open thoracotomies, valve repairs, AV fistulas, fem-pop bypasses, and open/endoscopic AAA repairs
• General OR cases include neuro (EVD placement, shunts), ortho (total joints, ORIF), trauma (GSW, MVA), emergency general (appys, torsions), GYN, GI, and GU
• Robotics cases (GYN, general, urology) are performed on the Da Vinci Xi and are scheduled as 12-hour shifts
• RNs are expected to scrub and/or circulate; surgical techs also scrub
• CVOR RNs are expected to float to general surgery
• Main OR travelers are assigned to trauma call unless they have a strong CVOR or pediatric skillset
• Trauma call: approximately 3 shifts per 6-week schedule (0700–1900 or 1900–0700)
• Heart call (CVOR): 1 shift per week and 1 weekend per 6-week schedule (Mon–Thu nights 1700–0700; Fri 1500–Mon 0700)
• Pediatric call: 1 shift per week and 1 weekend per 6-week schedule (Mon–Thu nights 1700–0700; Fri 1700–Mon 0700)
• Scheduled shifts are 10 or 12 hours; shift times include 0645–1715, 0645–1915, evening 1045–2315, and nights 1845–0715 or 2245–0715
• EMR: Epic; IV pump: Alaris; medication dispensing: Pyxis

Requirements

• Active WA RN license or compact RN license currently in hand (pending license with proof of application may be accepted)
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of OR experience required
• Proficiency with Da Vinci robotic system is required — this is a non-negotiable requirement
• Ability to scrub and/or circulate
• Top preferred service line strengths: general surgery robotics, general OR, and ortho (trauma and neuro experience also valued)
• Day shift candidates do not need all specialty experience, though it is preferred; night shift candidates should be comfortable with neuro (craniotomies), heavy trauma, emergency general cases, blood administration (Belmont/intraoperative blood salvage), arterial lines, and wound vacs
• 30-minute on-call response time required
• Two professional references from a supervisor or above (charge nurse, manager, director) required prior to start; one reference is sufficient for initial consideration

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply with strong OR experience
• Orientation consists of 1–2 days of general hospital orientation followed by one full shift on the unit; additional position-specific orientation days may be assigned based on an individual assessment
• A Traveler Telemetry Competency exam is required and must be completed and passed prior to start
• RT, hospitalist, and intensivist support available 24/7
• Unit culture is described as dynamic and collaborative, with engaged leadership, an open-door policy, and a strong focus on safety, process improvement, and work-life balance
• No transplant, burn, or adult ophthalmology cases; pediatric experience is not required and candidates are not expected to scrub peds
• Scrubs are provided by the facility
• Free parking in an on-site parking garage
• No phones permitted on the unit
• RTO of up to 5 days may be approved; any missed scheduled hours must be made up by extending the assignment