TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Tacoma, Washington.

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: OR - Operating Room Discipline: RN Start Date: 12/14/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 40 hours per week Shift: 8 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Hi! I’m Jamye Miller, Senior Recruiter with TotalMed! With over 6 years of recruiting experience and a clinical background in dental hygiene, I bring a unique perspective to travel healthcare recruiting. I understand the demands of working in healthcare and am passionate about helping nurses find assignments that align with their career goals, financial needs, and lifestyle.My approach is simple: honesty, transparency, communication, and advocacy. I’m here to be more than just your recruiter—I want to be your trusted resource throughout your travel nursing career!

Why travel with TotalMed?

Medical insurance starting Day 1 401(k) benefits Paid sick leave in all 50 states FREE mental health resources $1,000 referral bonuses Personalized support from an experienced recruiter who genuinely cares about your success! Whether you're a first-time traveler or a seasoned travel RN, I'd love the opportunity to help you find your next great assignment! Jamye Miller | Senior Recruiter TotalMed Staffing Phone/Text: ✉️ Email: Let's find your next adventure together!

BLS certification and an active Washington or Compact RN license are required. Candidates must have at least 1 year of experience with a strong orthopedic background or 2 years of OR experience otherwise. Orthopedic experience is required, and candidates must be comfortable circulating all listed surgical procedures.

This is a heavily orthopedic-focused OR, with a strong emphasis on total joint replacements. Approximately 4–5 OR rooms are dedicated to total joint procedures, with 2–7 cases per day depending on orthopedic pod assignments. Additional procedures include robotic-assisted surgeries (Da Vinci Xi), bariatric cases scheduled four days per week, general surgery, urology (including cystoscopies), gynecology, fracture repairs, arthroscopies, and orthopedic hardware/rod procedures.

Scheduling: Day shifts begin at 6:45 AM, with 8-, 10-, and 12-hour shift options. Additional shift times include 9:00 AM–5:30 PM, 11:00 AM–7:30 PM, and 10:30 AM–9:00 PM. No weekends required. Call is not required unless the candidate has vitrectomy experience. For those taking call, a 30-minute response time is required. There is no designated sleep room, but an unlocked space is available if needed. About TotalMed RN TotalMed is a Top Ten, travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians of all specialties in all 50 states. They offer local and travel jobs and match caregivers with the right organization to assist both facilities and patients. As an organization, they focus on putting highly-skilled staff into facilities to ensure adequate staffing for a better patient experience. TotalMed specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country in Nursing and Allied Health. Throughout 2020, the organization filled roles at even the most short-staffed facilities during the most challenging time in healthcare. By matching the right travel healthcare professional with the right organization, TotalMed continues to offer a lifeline to facilities and their patients.

Benefits Weekly pay Guaranteed Hours Continuing Education 401k retirement plan Sick pay Wellness and fitness programs Referral bonus Employee assistance programs Medical benefits Dental benefits Vision benefits Benefits start day 1