Operating Room RN First Assist
Charleston, WV
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN - First Assist (RNFA) for a 30-bed Operating Room unit at a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and major teaching hospital, requiring a minimum of 2 years of RN experience and on-call availability.

Responsibilities

• 30-bed adult Operating Room unit at a short-term acute care, Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and major teaching hospital (COTH member)
• Day shift, 5x8-hour shifts (6:45 AM - 5:15 PM)
• On-call required on a self-scheduled rotating basis, including some weeknights and weekends
• Charting systems in use: Cerner, Accudose, and SBAR
• Floating within scope is not required
• Candidates must reside more than 75 miles from the facility; those between 75–100 miles may be considered on a case-by-case basis at the same rate
• Local candidates are not accepted
• Responsibilities include surgical first assist duties such as suturing all wound layers, clamping/cauterizing vessels, digital tissue manipulation, suctioning/irrigation, wound dressing, and counting sponges with the circulating nurse
• Additional clinical skills include aseptic technique, instrument processing, laser safety, sterilization/disinfection, and use of isolation precautions/PPE
• Robotic cases including Da Vinci Si and Xi systems are performed in this unit, as well as thoracic, urology, and general surgery cases
• Orientation is held every other Thursday
• Pre-start modules are required and typically take 2–4 hours to complete; vary by specialty
• Scrub color is bright blue
• Parking is complimentary for travelers
• First-time travelers are not accepted for this position
• Former permanent employees of any Vandalia Health System facility (including CAMC, Mon Health, Davis Medical Center, and others in the system) are not eligible for a travel contract at this location
• Former permanent employees of this specific facility must have a minimum 2-year gap since their last day worked before being eligible to return as a traveler
• No RTO restrictions

Requirements

• Active WV or Compact RN license required (pending license acceptable at time of application, but active license required before start)
• Current BLS certification required (must be American Heart Association-issued)
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Experience in a pediatric OR setting required
• Proficiency in circulating and scrubbing required
• Experience with General OR cases required
• Experience in women's specialty services preferred
• Robotic surgical experience (e.g., Da Vinci Si or Xi) preferred
• IV start skills preferred
• Travel nursing experience preferred
• Driver's License and Social Security card required for consideration
• Minimum 2 manager or charge nurse references from within the past 2 years required for consideration
• Flu vaccine required during flu season (October 1 – March 31); medical exemption accepted with documentation from an allergist or physician

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts