Location: Seattle, WA

Start Date: 02-23-2026

End Date: 05-25-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Primarily day shifts: 3x12-hour day shifts per week (07:00 AM - 07:30 PM) with schedules posted in 6-week blocks. On-call expectations: three weeknight call shifts (11:00 PM - 07:00 AM) and three weekend call shifts per 6-week rotation (07:00 AM - 07:00 PM or 07:00 PM - 07:00 AM). Weekends and specific assignment depend on unit needs; float to other ORs at First Hill Campus as required.

Hours per Week: 60

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 in the Operating Room, prioritizing patient safety and sterile technique
• Prepare and assist in a wide range of surgical procedures, supporting surgeons and the sterile team
• Respond to call assignments within a 30-minute window when on-call, providing confident independent coverage when required
• Float to other ORs on First Hill Campus as needed while maintaining flexibility and teamwork
• Document patient care accurately and timely in Epic and other charting systems
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including anesthesia, pharmacy, radiology and support services to optimize patient outcomes
• Adhere to facility guidelines for infection control, patient identification and perioperative protocols
• Support unit staffing and scheduling needs while honoring the unit's approach to voluntary flexibility

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of perioperative/Operating Room experience required
• Current RN license; active compact license is honored at Swedish facilities
• BLS required
• ACLS preferred
• CNOR preferred
• Thoracic and vascular experience required to independently take call
• Comfortable floating to other ORs and adapting to variable case mixes
• Able to respond to call within 30 minutes and work weekend call per the 6-week rotation
• Previous permanent Swedish staff are not permitted to work here as travelers; this is a hard stop

Education

• Active RN license (compact license accepted)

Knowledge & Skills

• Perioperative nursing principles and sterile technique
• Operating Room workflows across General, Thoracic and Vascular cases
• Charting in Epic and accurate perioperative documentation
• Ability to work with interdisciplinary teams and specialty services
• Experience with trauma, transplant and pediatric populations is a plus
• Strong critical thinking, situational awareness and ability to function independently on call
• Comfort with floating to multiple ORs and variable schedules

Benefits

• Supportive team environment that values your contributions and wellbeing
• Travel reimbursement and assistance to help make relocation smoother
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement, including recognition of active compact licenses
• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage options to keep you and your family healthy
• Paid Time Off so you can recharge between those long but rewarding cases
• 401K retirement savings plan to help you plan ahead
• Life insurance and other standard protections for peace of mind
• Referral bonus program so you can bring great people to the team
• Orientation and onboarding support with a 40-hour orientation to get you comfortable fast

Travel Perks: Explore Seattle, WA

Explore Seattle during your off days: stroll Pike Place Market and the waterfront, snap photos at the Space Needle and Seattle Center, hike Discovery Park trails or take a ferry to Bainbridge Island for a quick weekend escape. Enjoy the vibrant coffee scene, world-class museums like the Museum of Pop Culture and the Seattle Art Museum, and easy day trips to Mt. Rainier or the Olympic Peninsula for unforgettable outdoor adventures.

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