RN/Registered Nurse, Operating Room, Harborview Medical Center

Job Description

Join a team where your expertise changes lives.

Harborview Medical Center, the only Level I Adult and Pediatric Trauma and Burn Center for Washington, Alaska, Montana, and Idaho, is seeking experienced Operating Room Registered Nurses to join our exceptional Perioperative Services team.

As part of UW Medicine, Harborview is nationally recognized for delivering outstanding patient care, advancing medical research, and educating the next generation of healthcare professionals. Our mission is to improve the health of the public by providing exceptional care to every patient, regardless of their ability to pay. Every day, our teams care for patients with complex medical and surgical needs while making a meaningful impact on the communities we serve.

UNIT DESCRIPTION

Harborview's Operating Room is a dynamic, high-acuity environment staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our surgical team performs more than 17,000 procedures annually in 25 state-of-the-art operating suites, supporting 13 surgical specialties, including trauma, vascular, neurosurgery, orthopedics, plastics, burn, transplant, and more.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Deliver exceptional perioperative nursing care before, during, and after surgical procedures.

• Function in both circulating and scrub roles within your scope of practice.

• Advocate for patient safety by maintaining sterile techniques and adhering to evidence-based surgical standards.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate and deliver high-quality surgical care.

• Respond effectively in a fast-paced environment where critical thinking, teamwork, and adaptability are essential.

• Support Harborview's commitment to excellence in patient care, education, quality improvement, and innovation.

• Caring for one of the most diverse and medically complex patient populations in the Pacific Northwest.

• Opportunities to develop expertise across multiple surgical specialties.

SCHEDULE

• 100% FTE

• Variable shifts (40 hrs./week, split to 8 and 12 hr. shifts)

• OR nurses, take a maximum of eight standby shifts per year

REQUIREMENTS

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.

• Current Washington State Registered Nurse license or eligibility to obtain licensure before start date.

• Two or more years of recent Operating Room nursing experience.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced surgical environment.

• Excellent communication, critical thinking, and collaboration skills.

• Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration

To learn more visit Harborview Medical Center

ABOUT HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER
As the region's only Level I Trauma and verified burn center, Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine. It is dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest, including the most vulnerable residents of King County. It provides exemplary patient care in leading-edge centers of emphasis, including emergency medicine, trauma and burn care, neurosciences, ophthalmology, vascular surgery, HIV/AIDS, rehabilitation, mental health and substance abuse care.

Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region.

Challenge. Collaboration. Compassion.

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, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest. 

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:

$87.02 hourly

Other Compensation:

BSN or Higher premium $1.00/hr
Certification premium $1.25/hr
Evening shift differential $3.00/hr.; Night shift differential $5.00/hr
Weekend shift differential $4.00/hr.; Sunday Night premium $3.00/hr
Over time pay
Relocation available

Benefits:

For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/

Shift:

Alternate Work Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

100.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit:

SEIU 1199NW HMC RN

About the UW 

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.  

UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. 

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 dso@uw.edu. 

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.