Travel OR RN Circulator - Orthopedic, Spine & Robotic Surgery

Company: American Traveler
Location: Tacoma
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Puyallup, Washington. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: OR - Operating Room - Discipline: RN - Start Date: 05/04/2026 - Duration: 13 weeks - 40 hours per week - Shift: 10 hours, days - Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview - Shift: Days, 4x10hrs - Hours: 40 hrs/wk - Start Date: May 4, 2026 - Length: 13 weeks - Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is seeking an experienced OR RN for a 13-week travel contract at a Level III Trauma Center in Puyallup, WA, with strong ortho, spine, and robotic surgery experience required. Details - Work setting is a 375-bed Level III Trauma Center in Puyallup, WA - OR unit operates 12 rooms (11 daily 1 hybrid), handling 40–50 cases per day - Patient population includes adult ENT (thyroid), general surgery, ortho/spine, total joints, GYN, vascular (AV fistula, fem-pops), urology, and podiatry; minimal pediatric cases (typically ENT) - No open heart, transplant, or high-level neuro procedures (e.g., EVDs) - RN role is circulator only - Strong experience required in ortho, sports medicine, spine, and robotics (DaVinci) - Shift is 10-hour days with variable start times: 0630, 0830, or 1030 - Shift time may vary week to week based on department needs - Must be available to work 7 days a week unless approved by the nurse manager - Occasional weekends required based on department needs - On-call required: 4–6 call shifts per 6-week schedule period, including potential nights (2230–0700) and weekends - 30-minute on-call response time required; no sleep rooms available - Charting system: Epic (required), Alaris, and Pyxis - If low census occurs in the OR, travelers may be floated to inpatient areas (MS, ICU, PCU, ED Holding, PACU, etc.) or the ED for non-patient-assignment tasks such as vital signs, stocking, or running/tasking — no medication administration and within scope of practice Requirements - Active WA RN license or compact RN license currently in hand - BLS certification required - Minimum 2 years of acute/inpatient OR experience required - Total joint experience required - Strong hands-on experience with ortho, sports medicine, spine, and robotic surgery (DaVinci XI) required - Robotic experience (DaVinci XI/Robotic Mazer) preferred - Epic EMR experience required - Candidates must have worked the shift type they are being considered for - A rhythm exam must be completed prior to start - COVID vaccination required - At least one supervisor-level reference (charge nurse, manager, director, or above) required for consideration; a second reference required prior to start Additional Information - First-time travelers will not be considered for this position - Orientation includes Day 1 new employee onboarding and system access setup, with Epic training on Day 4 (Thursday) and unit orientation for the remainder of the first week - RTO: up to 5 days may be approved; additional RTO requests require nurse manager approval, and missed days may need to be made up at the end of the contract - Scrubs are provided by the facility - No personal phones permitted in the OR - The facility is located in Puyallup, WA (98372) American Traveler Job ID P-691019. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Operating Room About American Traveler With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers. With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements. American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment. With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.

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