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Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
Tacoma, Washington
Saint Joseph Medical Center

$2,418-2,742/week

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A hospital in Washington is looking for an experienced OR RN for a travel contract.

Job requirements

2 full years of experience
Active WA License
Pending license needed to submit. Temp license takes approximately 4 weeks.

Schedule information

Weeknight/Call Requirement: 2-3 calls in a 6-week schedule
Weekend/Call Requirement: 2-3 calls in a 6-week schedule
Holiday/Call Requirement: N/A
Mandatory call/standby requirement: 2-3 calls in a 6-week schedule
Call response time: 20 minutes for trauma; 30 minutes for non-trauma
Variable 3/12s, 1030-2300 or nights, weekends included

Unit specific information

Unit: OR and OR Tech
# suites: 11
# of cases per day: 30-40
Common Cases: neuro, spine, ortho, vascular, thoracic, general, trauma, gyn, urology, ENT, robotics, plastics
Experience or 'Must have' skills: 2 yrs OR experience. Preferably trauma experience, Needs Robotics experience (DaVinci)
Scrubbing required - RN's: No
Charge Nurse/House Supervisor: Charge Nurse and Manager
EMR: Epic
Shifts & Scheduling: Qgenda
Floating Requirements: To Walters
Scrub Color/Dress Code: We provide hospital scrubs
Unit/Department specific orientation: Yes

Additional Details

BLS, COVID Vaccine Required; COVID VACCINE REQUIRED!
**Medical Solutions auto deducts the 1.75 WA state tax - you are able to re-add that back in.**

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Short Term Acute Care
337 beds
Epic Systems Corporation

ADDRESS1717 S J StTacoma, WA 98405

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About Tacoma, WA

As a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Tacoma, WA here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Tacoma is slightly higher than the national average, with housing costs being the primary contributor.
Wages generally match up with the cost of living.

Weather

Summer average highs range from 70-80°F, while winter average lows range from 35-45°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available in Tacoma and can be found with relative ease, especially in popular areas close to the city center.

Transportation

Tacoma is car-friendly with good road infrastructure.
Public transportation options include buses and a light rail system, providing convenient access within the city and to neighboring areas.

Demographics

Tacoma has a diverse population with a wide age range.
Common health issues may include allergies due to the lush greenery and asthma due to occasional air quality issues.
There is a growing population of travel nurses in Tacoma.

Things to Do

Tacoma offers a vibrant culinary scene with diverse restaurants, a thriving art community with museums and galleries, live music venues, and sports events.
Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the nearby Mount Rainier and enjoy various outdoor activities.

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