Operating Room RN First Assist
Hazard, KY
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: May 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced OR RN - First Assist for a 13-week hospital assignment requiring strong orthopedic surgical experience and current first assist qualifications.

Details

• Hospital-based Operating Room setting
• Surgical case types include orthopedic, endoscopy, general, and ENT procedures
• Day shift, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, on a rotating 36/48-hour schedule (alternating weeks of 3x12 and 4x12 hours)
• Call rotation required in addition to every 6th or 7th weekend
• Floating required within scope of practice
• Blocked scheduling cannot be accommodated

Requirements

• Active KY or compact RN license in hand required at time of consideration — no exceptions
• Current certifications required: BLS (AHA), ACLS, and PALS
• Minimum 2 years of recent OR RN experience required
• Current first assist (FA) experience required
• Strong orthopedic surgical experience required, along with experience in endoscopy, general, and ENT cases
• Driver's license with address matching permanent address required
• Two professional references required: at least one charge nurse or higher and one supervisor, both completed within the last year
• Middle name required (confirmation needed if none)

Additional Information

• Candidates must reside more than 75 miles from the facility — local candidates are not eligible
• Must be willing to work either a major or minor holiday each holiday period
• Up to 7 days of RTO may be considered; RTO must be declared upfront and no changes will be accepted after submission
• Orientation is held on a bi-weekly basis
• Travelers who have worked within the ARH system for one year must take a minimum 6-month break before being eligible to return
• Travel pairs are accepted on a limited basis; pairs will not be placed on the same shift or unit