RN Registered Nurse UW Medical Center Northwest Main Operating Room

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

23d • Onsite

About The Position

UW Medical Center - Northwest is hiring a full-time Registered Nurse for its Operating Room Department. The nurse will circulate and scrub a variety of surgical cases and work collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare practitioners to provide patient care. This role provides pre-, intra-, and post-operative care, including preparing the surgical site and equipment, assisting surgeons during operations, managing patient needs, and monitoring recovery. The nurse also advocates for patients, maintains a sterile environment, coordinates with the healthcare team, and educates patients about recovery.

The position is regular, with a 100% FTE and rotating/variable shifts that include weekends. The listed pay range is $46.97–$86.17 per hour. Additional compensation may include $5.00 per hour for nights, $4.00 per hour for weekends, $3.00 per hour for evenings, $1.25 per hour for nursing certification, and $1.00 per hour for a BSN premium. Benefits information is available through the University of Washington staff benefits website.

UW Medical Center is an acute care hospital with Montlake and Northwest campuses. The Northwest campus provides emergency, inpatient, outpatient, medical, surgical, and therapeutic care. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve public health through medical knowledge, high-quality primary and specialty care, and preparation of future health professionals. The organization emphasizes collaboration, integrity, compassion, and a respectful, welcoming environment.

Requirements

• Current unrestricted Washington license or valid multistate license.
• BLS certification.
• At least one year of Operating Room nursing experience.
• Scrub and/or circulate experience.
• The job description also specifies a minimum of two years of current general OR nursing experience, including circulating in a variety of clinical settings.
• Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except where legal requirements such as a license, certification, or registration apply.

Nice To Haves

• Scrub experience is desired but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-, intra-, and post-operative care for surgical patients.
• Prepare the surgical site and equipment.
• Assist surgeons during operations by providing instruments and managing patient needs.
• Monitor patient recovery.
• Advocate for patients.
• Maintain a sterile environment.
• Coordinate with the healthcare team.
• Provide patient education for recovery.
• Circulate and scrub a variety of surgical cases.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed