Registered Nurse (RN)

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) with a strong background in high-level acute operating room experience, preferably with 2 years or more. Candidates with experience in both adult and pediatric care will be considered.

Patient Types and Common Diagnoses

The role involves working with a diverse patient population, including:

• Neonates to adolescents, including adult-sized patients
• Developmentally delayed patients and those with congenital anomalies
• Pediatric trauma cases, such as motor vehicle accidents (MVAs), gunshot wounds (GSWs), and shaken baby syndrome
• Neurosurgery cases, including craniectomies, external ventricular drains (EVDs), and shunt placements
• Spine surgeries, such as scoliosis repairs and spinal injuries
• Urology procedures, including hyper/hypospadias repair, orchidopexy, orchiectomy, and inguinal hernias
• Gynecological surgeries, including ovarian torsion and endometriosis lesions
• Orthopedic surgeries, such as pinnings, ACL repairs, and arthroscopies
• Oncology surgeries, including general tumor resections
• ENT procedures, such as tonsillectomies, placement of pressure equalization (PE) tubes, and tracheostomies
• General surgery cases, including gastrointestinal surgeries (laparoscopic and open appendectomies, laparoscopic and open cholecystectomies)

Qualifications

• Active BLS and PALS certifications
• Current RN license in Washington State or a compact state
• CNOR certification preferred, but not required

Required Skills

• Experience circulating in the above-mentioned case types
• Highly preferred skills include IV starts and scrub experience
• Experience with robotic systems, high-level neuro cases, and eye or dental procedures is a plus

Work Environment

You will have the opportunity to float to the PICU to assist with procedures and the NICU across the street as needed. Collaboration with anesthesia for procedures such as intubations may also be required.

Schedule and Shift Information

• Shifts available: 8-hour days, 10-hour days, and 12-hour days
• Weekend rotation is unlikely, but weekend shifts may be assigned as needed

Facility Details

The facility has a total of 152 licensed beds, comprising a Level II pediatric trauma center and a Level IV NICU with 70 beds. There are 8 operating rooms, including 7 general ORs and 1 cardiovascular OR.