RN Registered Nurse UW Medical Center Northwest Main Operating Room

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

UW Medical Center-Northwest in Seattle is seeking a Full-Time Registered Nurse for the Operating Room to circulate and scrub across a variety of surgical cases. This role partners with surgeons and the health care team to deliver exceptional perioperative care in a collaborative culture.

The RN will provide pre-, intra-, and post-operative care, maintain sterile technique, advocate for patients, and support recovery.

Qualifications

• Current unrestricted WA license or valid Multistate license.
• One year of Operating Room nursing experience.
• Scrub and/or Circulate experience.
• Minimum 2 years of general OR nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-, intra-, and post-operative care for surgical patients.
• Assist surgeons during operations by providing instruments and managing patient needs.
• Monitor patient recovery and maintain a sterile environment.
• Act as patient advocate and coordinate with the healthcare team.
• Provide patient education for recovery.

Skills

OR nursing

Circulating & Scrub

Patient advocacy

Education

Current WA nursing license

Operating Room experience

Job description

**UW Medical Center - Northwest has an outstanding opportunity for a Full Time, REGISTERED NURSE in the OPERATING ROOM DEPARTMENT.** **WORK SCHEDULE** •FullTime • Rotating/variable shifts, weekends **POSITION HIGHLIGHTS**· Circulate and Scrub a variety of surgical cases· As a registered nurse (RN), you can be a part of this highly skilled team, working within a culture that is collaborative. Here, you will work in tandem with physicians and other health care practitioners to provide superior, nursing care. **PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES**· Provide pre-, intra-, and post-operative care for surgical patients, a role that includes preparing the surgical site and equipment.· Assist surgeons during operations by providing instruments and managing patient needs, and monitoring patient recovery.· Act as a patient advocate, maintain a sterile environment, coordinate with the healthcare team, and provide patient education for recovery.· BLS and minimum of 2 years current general OR nursing experience with circulating in a variety of clinical settings required. Scrub experience is desired but not required.**REQUIREMENTS** Current unrestricted WA license or valid Multistate license One year of Operating Room nursing experience Scrub and or Circulate experienceEquivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.**ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-NORTHWEST** UW Medical Center is an acute care hospital located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in six specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances. The UW Medical Center–Northwest campus offers emergency and inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical, and therapeutic care. It is located in north Seattle on a beautiful, easy-to-access 44-acre campus that includes the neighboring **Northwest Outpatient Medical Center** and **Specialty Care Meridian Pavilion.** **Teamwork. Community. Opportunity.** Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community. **Become part of our team.** Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.**Compensation, Benefits and Position Details****Pay Range Minimum:**$46.97 hourly**Pay Range Maximum:**$86.17 hourly**Other Compensation:**$5.00/hr nights$4.00/hr weekends$3.00/hr evenings$1.25/hr Nursing Certification$1.00/hr BSN Premium**Benefits:**For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/**Shift:**First Shift (United States of America)**Temporary or Regular?**This is a regular position**FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):**100.00%**Union/Bargaining Unit:**WSNA UWMC Northwest**ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER** UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals. All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest. **Our Commitment** The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [e-mail]. Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.