Registered Nurse, Eye Institute Operating Room (75% Days)

Job Description

REGISTERED NURSE, EYE INSTITUTE OPERATING ROOM (75% DAYS)

Req #: 245090 Department: HARBORVIEW-EIOR Job Location: Harborview Medical Center Posting Date: 04/16/2025 Closing Info: Open Until Filled Salary: 75% of $7596 - $13798 per month Other Compensation: In addition to base pay, this position may also be eligible for:

$10,000 sign-on bonus

BSN (or higher) premium - $1.00/hour

Certification premium - $1.25/hour

Overtime pay

Union Position: Yes Shift: First Shift Benefits: As an employee you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here. $10,000.00 Recruitment Incentive for eligible positions and eligible new employees joining UW Medicine
We are looking for Registered Nurse to join the UW Medicine Eye Institute, at Harborview Medical Center.
At the UW Medicine Eye Institute, our mission dovetails with our passion: to improve patients’ vision. We are exceptionally well-equipped for this mission because our doctors are also our researchers — and research leads to great patient care. In addition, we have an on-site Operating room where eye procedures are done with the assistance of anesthesia.
The Eye Institute OR RN supports surgical practices by providing care across the continuum including pre-anesthesia assessments, pre-procedure phone calls, patient intake, circulating cases pre/post-operative care.
What we do at UW Medicine Eye Institute Operating Room:

Eye surgery- cataract, glaucoma procedures

Oculofacial plastic and orbital surgery
SCHEDULE

75% Day shift, no weekends, no holidays

This position will make post-op phone calls as needed
REQUIRMENTS

Have/obtain Washington state nursing license

Two or more years nursing experience

BLS

Operating room or recovery room experience

Have/obtain ACLS
Nice to have but not required

Experience with Surgical Specialties, preferred experience in ophthalmology

Experience in an OR, preferably Surgery Center

Experience Circulating/Scrubbing

Experience in Recovery room/ICU
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.

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [email protected] .

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