Location: Walla Walla, WA

Start Date: 03-23-2026

End Date: 06-22-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Variable 4x10 day/evening schedule: 07:00 AM - 05:00 PM or 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM (day/evening); call required: 1 weeknight per week and 1 weekend every 4-6 weeks (call only); 20-minute callback expectation

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $60 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

• Scrub and assist for a broad mix of surgical cases across perioperative specialties including orthopedics, neuro, general, vascular, ENT, plastics and OB/C-sections
• Prepare, maintain, and manage sterile fields using excellent aseptic and scrub technique
• Anticipate surgeon needs by providing appropriate instruments, supplies, and equipment handling during procedures
• Collaborate with the OR team to ensure patient safety and adherence to Universal Protocol (time-out) and isolation precautions
• Support robotic-assisted cases (Da Vinci Xi, Mako) and assist with setup/sterile instrumentation as needed
• Accurately document intraoperative events and chart using Epic (preferred) or facility charting practices
• Respond within the 20-minute callback window when on call and provide timely clinical support

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year OR scrub experience required
• Travel experience required — no first-time travelers
• NBSTSA (listed as a primary skill) or equivalent perioperative credential preferred
• BLS required or preferred depending on facility; CST is preferred
• Demonstrated on-call competency and ability to meet callback expectations
• Experience with Epic charting is preferred
• Comfortable working a 1:1 patient ratio when required
• Familiarity with sterile processing, aseptic technique, and equipment care

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong scrub technique and aseptic technique
• Sterile processing knowledge and instrument reprocessing indicators
• Experience with robotics (Da Vinci Xi) and Mako Surgical System
• Familiarity with vascular, neuro, orthopedic and general surgical procedures
• Proficient in equipment/instrumentation handling and case cart setup
• Ability to follow Universal Protocol (time-out), specimen handling/labeling, and isolation precautions
• Comfortable in a Level III Trauma Center environment and with trauma cases
• Epic charting familiarity and solid documentation skills

Benefits

• Supportive travel assignment with local orientation and a 20-hour orientation to get you comfortable fast
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement for required paperwork and renewals
• Travel reimbursement and help navigating local housing options
• Professional development friendly environment — learn advanced skills like robotics (Da Vinci Xi) and Mako systems
• Work with a collaborative perioperative team that values your expertise and growth
• Epic charting experience boosts your resume — we’ll support EHR onboarding
• Flexible 4x10 scheduling to help you balance work and life
• No parking fees at the facility — one less thing to worry about
• Opportunity to expand experience across many specialties: ortho, neuro, vascular, OB/C-section and more

Travel Perks: Explore Walla Walla, WA

Walla Walla is famous for its charming downtown and vibrant wine country — expect dozens of tasting rooms, farm-to-table restaurants, and weekend farmers markets. Outdoor lovers can enjoy nearby hiking and biking in the Blue Mountains, scenic drives through vineyards, and day trips to the Columbia River for water recreation. Don’t miss local museums and historic sites such as the Whitman Mission and Fort Walla Walla for a taste of regional history — plenty to explore on your time off.

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