Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – First Assist (Operating Room)
Position: RN – First Assist
Specialty: Operating Room (OR)
Employment Type: Travel Contract
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced RN First Assist to provide specialized support to surgeons and the surgical team during operative procedures. The ideal candidate should have strong surgical knowledge, excellent clinical skills, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced operating room environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist surgeons during surgical procedures by providing direct intraoperative assistance.
- Maintain a sterile field and ensure proper surgical aseptic techniques.
- Perform surgical tasks such as tissue handling, retraction, suturing, and wound closure within authorized scope of practice.
- Assist with patient positioning, preparation, and safety checks.
- Monitor patient conditions and collaborate with anesthesia and surgical teams.
- Ensure surgical instruments and equipment are available and functioning properly.
- Maintain accurate surgical documentation.
- Follow infection prevention, patient safety, and hospital protocols.
- Support preoperative and postoperative patient care as required.
Requirements
- Active and unrestricted RN license.
- Minimum 2 years of recent Operating Room experience preferred.
- Certified First Assistant (CFA) or Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant (CRNFA), as required by the facility.
- Current BLS certification (AHA).
- ACLS certification preferred or as required by the facility.
- Strong knowledge of surgical procedures, sterile techniques, and operating room protocols.
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and critical-thinking skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous travel nursing experience.
- Experience assisting with multiple surgical specialties.
- Strong knowledge of surgical instruments and procedures.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced surgical environment.
Interested candidates are requested to share their updated resume, RN license, BLS/ACLS certifications, and First Assist certification for consideration.
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