Operating Room (OR) Registered Nurse RN

Wanderly is a leading travel nursing agency dedicated to connecting skilled healthcare professionals with rewarding travel nursing assignments across the United States. We specialize in offering travel nursing opportunities that provide competitive compensation, the chance to gain diverse clinical experience, and the flexibility to explore new cities and healthcare environments. With Wanderly, travel nurses have the advantage of comparing travel nurse salaries from top agencies nationwide and applying through a streamlined universal application process, making it easier than ever to find the perfect assignment.

We are currently seeking experienced Operating Room Registered Nurses (OR RNs) for a 13-week travel nursing job in Seattle, Washington. This full-time position requires 40 hours per week with night shifts of 10 hours each, offering an attractive weekly salary of $2469. The assignment begins on June 23, 2026, providing an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic operating room setting within a reputed healthcare facility in the Seattle area.

As a Travel OR Nurse, you will play a crucial role in assisting physicians and the surgical team by providing specialized nursing care during surgical procedures and throughout the perioperative period. This role involves both circulatory and scrub nurse responsibilities, including preparing and handling surgical instruments, monitoring patients during operations, and maintaining sterile conditions in the operating room. Your expertise will contribute to ensuring patient safety, supporting surgical teams, and delivering high-quality care before, during, and after surgeries.

In addition to direct patient care, you will facilitate communication between the medical team and patients' families, ensuring that everyone involved is informed and supported. Your responsibilities will extend to administering medication, responding to patient needs, managing surgical specimens, and maintaining accurate inventory of surgical equipment and supplies. There may also be opportunities to serve as an RN First Assistant, providing direct surgical assistance, controlling bleeding, and suturing patients as required.

This travel nursing position is ideal for RNs with 1 to 2 years of recent acute care experience in operating room roles including circulating nurse, scrub nurse, or first assistant. Physical stamina is essential as the role demands standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds in some instances. Additionally, you must be prepared to work safely within the operating room environment, adhering to infection control standards and safely handling exposure risks to chemicals and infectious agents.

Joining Wanderly means becoming part of a supportive network that values your skills and professional growth. You will have access to a variety of resources and assistance to ensure your travel nursing experience is successful, comfortable, and enriching. Whether you are looking for your first travel assignment or expanding your travel nursing career, this role in Seattle offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a meaningful impact while experiencing a vibrant and thriving city.

Embrace the adventure of travel nursing with Wanderly and take the next step in your nursing career as a Travel Operating Room RN in Seattle. Apply today to join a reputable travel nurse agency and secure this rewarding assignment with competitive pay and excellent professional opportunities.