Location: Seattle, WA

Start Date: 02-23-2026

End Date: 05-25-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Variable 4x10 day schedule in 6-week blocks, 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM (Day). Note: schedule is issued in 6-week intervals and may include weekends; role also carries rotating on-call responsibilities (three weeknight call shifts 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM and three weekend call shifts 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM or 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM every 6 weeks) — Day/Night rotating call coverage expected.

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $60 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality perioperative nursing care for thoracic and vascular surgical patients, maintaining safety and sterile technique at all times
• Independently manage call responsibilities for thoracic and vascular cases, responding to calls within a 30-minute window
• Float to other OR suites at the First Hill campus as needed and adapt quickly to different team dynamics
• Perform thorough pre-op and post-op assessments and provide clear, compassionate patient education
• Document care accurately and promptly using Epic to ensure seamless continuity of care
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary support teams (anesthesia, IV teams, PT, RT, pharmacy, radiology, etc.) to optimize patient outcomes
• Support unit staffing needs and participate in voluntary schedule flexibility while advocating for safe patient ratios

Qualifications

• Active RN licensure (Washington); active compact license is honored at Swedish facilities
• Minimum 2 years of perioperative nursing experience — candidates with less than 2 years will be screened out
• Demonstrated thoracic and vascular OR experience required to take call independently
• BLS required; ACLS and CNOR are strongly preferred
• Comfort and experience floating to different ORs and handling a high-volume surgical environment (21 rooms, 50–60 daily census)
• Ability to work 10-hour day shifts and meet rotating call obligations with a 30-minute response time
• Must not be a former permanent Swedish staff member (previous Swedish perm staff are not permitted to work here as travelers)

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficient charting in Epic and strong documentation practices
• Expertise in perioperative nursing principles, sterile technique, and patient safety
• Experience with thoracic and vascular procedures (e.g., lobectomy, thoracotomy, VATS, AAA repair, carotid procedures)
• Comfort in high-acuity, teaching-hospital environments and trauma experience preferred (Trauma Level I/II)
• Ability to prioritize, communicate clearly, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
• Familiarity with a wide variety of OR case types listed for the unit and adaptability to changing case mixes

Benefits

• Generous housing support options to help you settle in quickly and comfortably
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage options to keep you healthy
• 401K retirement savings plan to help you plan for the future
• Life insurance and basic disability coverage for peace of mind
• Paid time off so you can recharge and explore the Pacific Northwest
• Travel reimbursement and licensure assistance to make licensure and relocation easier
• Professional development and continuing education support — grow your periop skills
• A supportive team that values YOU and prioritizes safety, communication, and work-life balance

Travel Perks: Explore Seattle, WA

Seattle is an outdoor-lover’s playground and a cultural hub. When you’re off shift, stroll Pike Place Market, admire views from the Space Needle and Chihuly Garden & Glass, or sip world-class coffee at neighborhood cafes. Take short weekend getaways to Mt. Rainier or the Olympic Peninsula for hiking, or hop a ferry to Bainbridge Island for quaint shops and waterfront views. Kayak on Puget Sound, visit the Museum of Pop Culture, wander Discovery Park trails, and enjoy a thriving food scene — all great ways to recharge between shifts.

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