Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $2,394 per week

Company: GHR Healthcare
Location: Tacoma
Posted on: March 13, 2026

Job Description:

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Tacoma, Washington. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: OR - Operating Room - Discipline: RN - Start Date: 04/06/2026 - Duration: 13 weeks - 36 hours per week - Shift: 12 hours - Employment Type: Travel Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) – Tacoma, WA Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) – Tacoma, WA | 13-week travel nurse assignment, 12-hour nights, robotic surgery experience required. Join a dynamic, collaborative surgical team in Tacoma, Washington, as a perioperative / operating room nurse for a 13-week travel assignment. Located in soporific Tacoma (zip code 98405), you'll enjoy easy access to the vibrant downtown, beautiful waterfront parks, and a thriving arts scene. This travel nurse opportunity is ideal for experienced OR RNs and perioperative nurses looking to expand skills in a high-acuity environment focused on safety, education, and work-life balance. Job Details - Location: Tacoma, WA 98405 (Tacoma nursing jobs, Washington travel nurse) - Assignment Duration: 13 weeks (April 6, 2026 – July 4, 2026) - Shift: 12-hour nights (1845–0715), block scheduling when possible - Hours per Week: 36 guaranteed - Estimated Weekly Pay: $2130 - $2250 per week - Setting: 20 OR rooms (General, Neuro, Ortho, Peds, ENT, Trauma, Urology, CVOR, Hybrid Endo/Vascular) - Parking: Free parking garage - Scrubs: Provided Job Requirements (Qualifications) - Active Registered Nurse (RN) license. Washington RN license preferred; compact RN license accepted where applicable. - BLS certification required - Minimum 1 year of strong OR experience required (perioperative nurse, scrub nurse, or circulator) - Robotic surgery experience (DaVinci XI) required - Comfortable with blood administration (Belmont/Intraoperative blood salvage), assisting with arterial lines, and wound vacs - Ability to scrub and/or circulate during procedures - Traveler Telemetry Competency (must be completed and passed prior to start) - First-time travel nurses accepted with strong OR experience Responsibilities (Perioperative / Surgical Nurse) - Provide perioperative nursing care across a variety of surgical specialties including General, Neuro, Ortho, Trauma, CVOR, and Robotic cases - Scrub and/or circulate during surgical procedures—serve as scrub nurse or circulating RN as needed - Float to General Surgery when required and support cross-coverage across OR suites - Participate in trauma call team assignments (approximately 3 shifts per 6-week schedule) - Administer blood products and assist with intraoperative procedures and blood salvage systems - Utilize EPIC EMR, Alaris IV pumps, and Pyxis medication dispensing systems - Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including RT, hospitalist, and intensivist support available 24/7 - Maintain a culture of kindness, collaboration, and ongoing competency; adhere to sterile technique and patient safety best practices This travel operating room RN position is a great match for perioperative nurses, surgical nurses, and OR RNs seeking travel nurse assignments in the Pacific Northwest. Apply now to join our Tacoma healthcare team and advance your surgical nursing career. Apply now — Join our healthcare team today! 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. GHR Healthcare Job ID 466794. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: OR About GHR Healthcare For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to learn more.

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