Location: Lakewood, WA

Start Date: 09-14-2026

End Date: 12-14-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM; call required (two weekday overnight shifts and one weekend 24-hour shift per month)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $74 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Perform circulating nurse duties in a fast-paced 5-suite operating room
• Coordinate patient care for a variety of surgical cases including ortho, urology, general, ENT, GYN, and plastics
• Utilize EPIC charting system to document patient information and surgical procedures
• Assist with robotic surgeries using Da Vinci and Mako robots
• Respond to call within 30 minutes for emergency procedures

Qualifications

• Active RN license (willing to wait)
• Minimum of 2 years of OR nursing experience
• BLS certification required
• Experience with circulating and EPIC preferred
• CNOR and ortho experience a plus

Knowledge & Skills

• OR nursing and circulating skills
• Strong understanding of surgical asepsis and sterile technique
• Experience with robotic surgery platforms (Da Vinci, Mako)
• Proficient in EPIC EMR
• Ability to work collaboratively in a surgical team

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance to keep you healthy
• 401(k) retirement plan so you can save for the future
• Housing stipend to make your travel assignment comfortable
• Travel reimbursement to get you to your new adventure
• Referral bonus program - bring your friends along!
• Licensure reimbursement to keep you credentialed

Travel Perks: Explore Lakewood, WA

Lakewood is located near the beautiful Puget Sound and offers easy access to Mount Rainier National Park. Enjoy outdoor adventures like hiking, kayaking, and exploring nearby Seattle's vibrant culture, museums, and cuisine. Don't miss the stunning views of the Olympic Mountains!

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