Description
RN Operating Room
Tacoma, WA
You Belong Here.
At MultiCare, we strive to create a true sense of belonging for every caregiver. We offer meaningful careers, opportunities for growth, safe and supportive workplaces, and a mission that connects us all — Partnering for Healing and a Healthy Future.
The Opportunity
We’re seeking experienced Operating Room RNs to join the Surgical Services team at MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital—Tacoma’s first hospital and one of the region’s most advanced surgical destinations.
This is an outstanding opportunity to practice in a high-volume, high-acuity surgical environment where nurses are trusted clinical leaders and essential partners in patient outcomes. You’ll deliver expert perioperative care alongside highly skilled surgeons and multidisciplinary teams across a broad range of complex procedures.
Incentives:
- Up to $10k sign-on bonus, depending on experience and education
- Up to $10k relocation assistance, depending on distance of move
Position Summary
It’s an exciting time to be a nurse at MultiCare. We are on a journey to become a best-in-class nursing organization, empowering nurses as owners of clinical decision-making while fostering strong connections, open communication, and meaningful professional growth.
In Surgical Services at Tacoma General, OR RNs practice at the top of their license in a collaborative environment that values expertise, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
- You will organize patient care by prioritizing, delegating, delivering and evaluating on an ongoing basis
- You will utilize the knowledge base of nursing education and experience to deliver nursing care using the nursing process according to hospital policies, procedures and protocols
- Collaborate with the nursing team to facilitate overall improvement in quality of care, patient experience and cost reduction
- Foster a learning environment for patients/families, nursing staff and members of the health care team
- Advocate for ethical and holistic care promoting the autonomy, dignity, and health of patients from diverse ethnic and social backgrounds
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing, or obtained within five (5) years from the initial date of hire; RN with 15+ years of service or internal candidates hired before January 1, 2021 may be considered in satisfaction of this requirement in lieu of an education agreement
- Advanced degree in Nursing (MSN, PhD, DNP, ARNP) preferred
- Registered Nurse license (RN) in Washington State or multi-state licensure endorsement (MSL)
- Current BLS Certification required
- Certification in specialty area preferred
- Current OR experience - 1+ years in a hospital setting, preferred
- Must be willing to work call as required and some holiday work will be required
About Tacoma General Hospital
Tacoma General is a 437-licensed bed regional medical center and Tacoma’s first hospital, delivering advanced, patient-centered care for the South Sound.
Surgical Services highlights include:
- 20 operating rooms, including a 3-room ambulatory surgery center on campus
- Broad surgical specialties: general, orthopedic, urology, plastics, neuro/spine, vascular, cardiothoracic, and ENT
- Advanced robotics program featuring six da Vinci surgical systems
- Level II Adult Trauma Center supporting complex and emergent surgical care
- Home to the MultiCare Regional Cancer Center and comprehensive specialty programs
Tacoma General and MultiCare are also nationally recognized, including:
- American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines® Gold Plus Award for stroke care
- MultiCare named by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces
About the Tacoma Community
Tacoma, just 30 miles south of Seattle, blends big-city amenities with the beauty of the Pacific Northwest. From scenic waterfronts and mountain trails to vibrant arts, dining and brewery scenes, Tacoma offers something for everyone — outdoor enthusiasts, families and young professionals alike. With strong schools and universities, it’s a city where you can live, work and play.
Why MultiCare?
- Rooted in the local community – Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years
- Growth and education – Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in your future
- Well-being and support – Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared for at work and in life
- Living our values – Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other
- Belonging for all – Employee Resource Groups, inclusion initiatives and outreach programs support a workplace where every voice is valued
- Pacific Northwest lifestyle – Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life
Questions? Contact Michelle.Swann@multicare.org
Apply today: https://multicare.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/multicare?q=operating+room&jobFamilyGroup=c7853882436f101a8636a67cdb6d0000
