Location: Everett, WA

Start Date: 03-22-2026

End Date: 06-21-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night 3x12-hour schedule, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM (typically 3 nights per week); includes minimum one weekday call (Mon-Thu) and one weekend per month (Fri-Sun) — Night

Hours per Week: 36

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

• Scrub and assist as the singular scrub for cardiothoracic procedures, maintaining sterile technique and precise instrument handling
• Prepare case carts and specialty instrumentation for a high-volume OR (approx. 55 surgical cases/day)
• Perform care and reprocessing of flexible endoscopes and fiber optic equipment with attention to infection prevention
• Anticipate surgeon needs and deliver instruments and supplies promptly during cases such as CABG, VATS, valve repairs, and transplant procedures
• Follow Universal Protocol (time-out) procedures and specimen handling/labeling to ensure patient safety and accurate documentation
• Float to General OR as needed, supporting diverse cases across specialties to keep the team running smoothly
• Participate in on-call coverage per unit requirements and assist with emergent trauma or complex cases when needed

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years perioperative/OR experience (experience and exposure may affect requirements)
• Proven ability to scrub complex cardiothoracic and laparoscopic cases (singular scrub per CT cases required)
• BLS certification (preferred)
• NBSTSA certification (preferred)
• Washington state registration noted (ability to obtain WA registration is important)
• Comfort floating to general OR and willingness to learn new procedures quickly
• Ability to participate in call rotation (weekday and occasional weekend)

Knowledge & Skills

• Aseptic technique and sharps safety with meticulous attention to sterile field
• Specimen handling and labeling to support accurate pathology and patient records
• Care of scopes and fiber optic equipment, including flexible endoscope reprocessing
• Case cart assembly and instrument management for high-acuity cardiac, thoracic, and laparoscopic cases
• Experience with bronchoscopy, EGD, EBUS, and endoscopic procedures preferred
• Familiarity with cardiothoracic procedures (CABG, valve repairs, VAD, ECMO support) and general surgery
• Quick learner, team player, and effective communicator in high-pressure OR environments

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement to make your contract life easy
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage so you can stay healthy on and off the clock
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to help you get credentialed in WA
• Paid time off so you can recharge between blocks of nights
• Professional development support and opportunities to learn new specialties
• A supportive OR team that values your skills and encourages growth
• Referral bonus program to reward you for bringing great teammates on board

Travel Perks: Explore Everett, WA

Explore Everett's waterfront and Jetty Island for beach days and birdwatching, stroll the Everett Marina and Riverfront Park, and visit the Future of Flight Aviation Center and Boeing tour in nearby Mukilteo. Take quick trips to Whidbey Island or the hiking trails of the Cascade foothills, enjoy craft breweries and restaurants downtown, and hop down to Seattle in under an hour for museums, Pike Place Market, and live music.

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