Operating Room Technician Jobs in Seattle, WA
Operating Room Technician jobs in Seattle are in strong demand, concentrated in First Hill, South Lake Union, and the University District across major hospital systems, ambulatory surgery centers, and specialty surgical practices. Employers hiring right now include University Of Washington, American Traveler, and Providence Swedish. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
- Hours: 40 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an Operating Room RN with 2 years of OR experience for an orthopedic and spine surgery program featuring MAKO robotic technology.
Details
- Operating Room setting specializing in Orthopedic Surgery including Total Joints, Hand, Foot and Ankle, and Spine procedures
- Neuro Spine OR caseload covering arthritis, chronic pain, limb injury, and infection cases
- Caseload mix of 20-25% inpatient, 75-80% outpatient, and 5% pediatrics
- Utilizes MAKO Robot Technology for total joint procedures
- Day shift schedule working 4x10 hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Call requirement of approximately 3 shifts per 6 weeks, subject to change
- Floating required to Swedish MAIN Surgery and Swedish South Tower Surgery
- Patient ratio of 1:1
- Does not cover Robotics, General, Urology, Gyn, Bariatrics, minor vascular, plastics, or thoracic cases
Requirements
- Active WA or compact RN license required in hand at time of submission
- BLS certification required
- Minimum 2 years of Operating Room nursing experience required
- Epic EMR experience required
- Experience with orthopedic and spine procedures including ACL reconstruction, arthroscopy, arthrotomy, carpal tunnel release, closed and open reduction of fractures, laminectomy/discectomy, spinal fusion, and total joint replacement
- Experience with MIS and XLIF spine techniques preferred
- Two supervisory references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years required, may include Charge RNs or Leads
Additional Information
- First-time travelers are accepted for this position
- Must commit to working 3 of the 5 major holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day
- All RTO and scheduling requests must be submitted upfront; post-offer RTO requests may not be accommodated
- Travelers may be required to float between sister facilities near the contracted location
- Local candidates within 50 miles are accepted at a lower bill rate
- Former Providence permanent employees must wait at least 3 months before returning as a traveler and must be outside a 50-mile radius of the facility
- Candidates must disclose any prior work history at a Providence facility, whether as permanent staff, traveler, or per-diem, including location and dates
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
- Hours: 40 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an Operating Room RN with 2 years of OR experience for an orthopedic and spine surgery program featuring MAKO robotic technology.
Details
- Operating Room setting specializing in Orthopedic Surgery including Total Joints, Hand, Foot and Ankle, and Spine procedures
- Neuro Spine OR caseload covering arthritis, chronic pain, limb injury, and infection cases
- Caseload mix of 20-25% inpatient, 75-80% outpatient, and 5% pediatrics
- Utilizes MAKO Robot Technology for total joint procedures
- Day shift schedule working 4x10 hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Call requirement of approximately 3 shifts per 6 weeks, subject to change
- Floating required to Swedish MAIN Surgery and Swedish South Tower Surgery
- Patient ratio of 1:1
- Does not cover Robotics, General, Urology, Gyn, Bariatrics, minor vascular, plastics, or thoracic cases
Requirements
- Active WA or compact RN license required in hand at time of submission
- BLS certification required
- Minimum 2 years of Operating Room nursing experience required
- Epic EMR experience required
- Experience with orthopedic and spine procedures including ACL reconstruction, arthroscopy, arthrotomy, carpal tunnel release, closed and open reduction of fractures, laminectomy/discectomy, spinal fusion, and total joint replacement
- Experience with MIS and XLIF spine techniques preferred
- Two supervisory references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years required, may include Charge RNs or Leads
Additional Information
- First-time travelers are accepted for this position
- Must commit to working 3 of the 5 major holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day
- All RTO and scheduling requests must be submitted upfront; post-offer RTO requests may not be accommodated
- Travelers may be required to float between sister facilities near the contracted location
- Local candidates within 50 miles are accepted at a lower bill rate
- Former Providence permanent employees must wait at least 3 months before returning as a traveler and must be outside a 50-mile radius of the facility
- Candidates must disclose any prior work history at a Providence facility, whether as permanent staff, traveler, or per-diem, including location and dates
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Who's Hiring
- University Of Washington11
- American Traveler7
- Providence Swedish7
- Seattle Children's7
- CommonSpirit Health7
Operating Room Technician Jobs in Seattle: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a operating room technician job in Seattle?
Focus your search on Seattle's dense cluster of hospital systems and surgical centers in First Hill and Capitol Hill, where most OR technician openings are concentrated. Candidates with experience in cardiac, orthopedic, or neurosurgical service lines have a clear edge in this market. Completing a nationally accredited surgical technology program and holding CST certification strengthens your application significantly with Seattle's larger health systems.
Which companies hire operating room technicians in Seattle?
Employers hiring operating room technicians in Seattle right now include University Of Washington, American Traveler, and Providence Swedish, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Seattle's hiring mix includes large academic medical centers, community hospitals, and freestanding ambulatory surgery centers, each with distinct caseloads and scheduling structures.
How can I get a operating room technician job in Seattle with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Seattle is a surgical technology externship or clinical rotation through a local program, which puts you in front of hiring managers at the same facilities that post entry-level openings. Seattle-area community colleges with accredited surgical tech programs have established relationships with First Hill hospital systems. Applying for sterile processing technician roles is a common lateral move that builds OR familiarity and positions you for a step up.
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