RN/Registered Nurse, Circulator, Outpatient Surgical Center, Harborview

Job Description Harborview Medical Center has an opportunity for a Perioperative Register Nurse to join us at our Outpatient Surgery Center. The UW Medicine Outpatient Surgery Center at Harborview is a five operating room surgical unit with supporting pre-operative, post-operative, and sterile processing departments. We opened our operating rooms in January 2026. We currently care for surgical patients needing Ophthalmology, Oculoplastic, Gynecology, ENT/OTO/Craniofacial, and Hand, Foot and Ankle care. We are expanding our services in July 2026 for Endoscopic Spine, Gender Affirming (Plastics), General Surgery, Urology and Laser for burn patients. WORK SCHEDULE 100% Mon-Friday (4-10’s/ week) Day Shift (0645-1715) No holidays, weekends, or nights No call POSITION HIGHLIGHTS Predictable surgical schedule Efficient fast paced environment Team oriented Cross training opportunities Stand-alone surgery center with Harborview support DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION The UW Medicine Outpatient Surgery Center will provide daytime surgical procedures to the community of patients that meet developed criteria. The Outpatient Surgery Center on the Harborview Campus is located on the 4th floor of Ninth and Jefferson Building (NJB) and opened January 2026 to patients. The Surgery Center features 5 operating rooms, 12 pre/post bays, and sterile processing. The hours of operation are Monday through Friday with no holidays, weekends, or night hours. The Center offers same-day surgery procedures utilizing state-of–the-art equipment to our community of patients that meet the necessary criteria. This reflects the Center’s innovative, patient-centered culture, supporting ongoing operational efficiencies and quality improvements. The goal is to provide a seamless, low-stress surgical experience for each patient, surgeon, and staff member. The unit provides a soothing environment with natural lighting and patient privacy. PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (CIRCULATING) Patient teaching Assist surgeon and anesthesia Continuous patient assessment Documentation in Epic Participation in quality improvement projects REQUIREMENTS Graduated from an accredited school of nursing Two or more years perioperative experience Has a WA/MSL RN license to practice in the state of Washington 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. To learn more visit Harborview Medical Center 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: $45.59 hourly Pay Range Maximum: $84.47 hourly Other Compensation: BSN or higher $1.00/hr Certification pay $1.25/hr Overtime pay Relocation available Benefits: For information about benefits for this position, visit Shift: First Shift

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• Full-Time Equivalent): 100.00% Union/Bargaining Unit: SEIU 1199NW HMC RN About

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