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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Apr 2, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced 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 pediatric OR background.

Details

• 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: Cerner, Accudose, and SBAR
• Required skills: Pediatric General OR, General OR, Circulate, and Scrub
• Preferred skills: IV Start
• Floating is not required for this position
• Block scheduling cannot be accommodated

Requirements

• Active WV or compact RN license required prior to start (may submit with pending license)
• Current BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Pediatric OR experience required
• Women's specialty experience preferred
• Robotic surgical experience preferred
• Travel nursing experience preferred
• Must reside more than 75 miles from the facility to be eligible (local candidates are not accepted)
• A Driver's License and Social Security card are required for consideration
• At least 2 manager or charge nurse references from within the past 2 years are required for consideration
• A clean, active license is required; licenses with hits will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis

Additional Information

• Perform first assist duties in the OR, including circulating, scrubbing, and surgical first assist functions
• All RNFAs must complete a Medical Affairs Orientation, which typically takes 30–60 days
• Flu vaccination is required during flu season (October 1 – March 31); a documented medical allergy on file from an allergist or physician is the only accepted exemption
• COVID vaccination is not required
• Scrub color: Bright Blue
• Parking is free for travelers
• Former permanent employees of this health system must have a 2-year gap since their last day worked before being eligible to return as a traveler
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position