Operating Room RN First Assistant (RNFA)
Charleston, WV
American Traveler
4x10 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 23, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RNFA for a 13-week Operating Room First Assist assignment at a large Level IV trauma teaching hospital, requiring CNOR and CRNFA certifications and hands-on robotics, urology, and thoracic experience.

Details

• 30-bed adult Operating Room unit in a short-term acute care setting
• Level IV Trauma Center and major teaching hospital; member of the Council of Teaching Hospitals and Health Systems (COTH)
• Schedule options: 4x10-hour shifts (6:45–17:15) or 3x12-hour shifts (6:45–19:15)
• On-call duties required on rotating weeknights and weekends; self-scheduling applies
• Robotics, urology, and thoracic surgical cases are the primary focus; general OR experience is a plus
• Charting is performed in Cerner
• No floating outside of scope required
• Block scheduling cannot be accommodated
• Free parking available for travelers

Requirements

• Active, unencumbered WV RN or APN license (or Compact RN license) required to start; candidates with a pending license may be considered
• BSN, MSN, or DNP required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Successful completion of an accredited AORN RNFA training program required
• Current CNOR certification in perioperative nursing through the ABSNC required
• Current CRNFA certification through the ABSNC required, or active participation in the exam process with certification achieved within 12 months of eligibility
• Current BLS certification required
• Hands-on experience with robotics, urology, and thoracic surgical procedures required
• Prior travel nursing experience preferred
• Candidates must live or reside more than 75 miles from the facility (local candidates are not accepted)
• A valid Driver's License and Social Security card are required for consideration
• Minimum of 2 manager or charge nurse references from within the past 2 years required for consideration
• Candidates who have been permanent employees must not have worked at this health system within the past 2 years

Additional Information

• Serves as the registered nurse first assistant in adult operative procedures including robotic, urological, and thoracic cases
• Credentialing through Medical Affairs is required and typically takes 30–60 days; candidates should plan start dates accordingly
• First-time travelers are not accepted for this position
• Flu vaccination is required during flu season (October 1 – March 31); a documented medical allergy verified by an allergist or physician is the only accepted exemption
• COVID vaccination is not required
• A respirator fit test must be completed prior to starting; candidates may need to travel up to 100 miles to complete this requirement
• Scrub color: Royal Blue or White (RN)