Travel Nurse RN - First Assist
St. Louis, MO
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Travel RNFA (Registered Nurse First Assistant) - Operating Room

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
Employment Type: Travel Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Overview

• Role: RN First Assistant (RNFA) in Operating Room (OR)
• Number of Openings: 4
• Shift: Days, Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM – 3:15 PM (5 x 8-hour shifts)
• Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36
• Weekend Hours: As required by facility; on-call support varies
• Call Requirements: Approximately 1 evening per week and 1 weekend every 4-6 weeks

Licensure & Certifications

• Current RN License eligible for or licensed in Missouri
• Required Certifications: BLS and ACLS (American Heart Association only)
• Preferred Certifications: First Assisting and Neuro OR certifications

Experience

• Minimum 2 years RNFA experience
• General and Orthopedic OR experience required
• Preferred: Neuro OR experience in addition to General and Ortho cases

Unit & Patient Information

• Unit: Operating Room with 21 OR rooms
• Patient Types: Adult, Geriatric, some Pediatrics
• Patient Volume: Approximately 60 cases per day
• Equipment: Standard OR equipment plus 2 XI DaVinci Robots, 1 Rosa, and 3 Stealth navigation systems for Neuro/ENT procedures
• EMR Systems: EPIC and Tecsys (supplies)

Job Responsibilities

• Utilize nursing process in perioperative practice including thorough patient assessment and documentation
• Organize patient data, identify nursing diagnoses, and formulate perioperative nursing care plans collaboratively
• Implement and coordinate nursing interventions throughout the perioperative experience
• Supervise personnel to ensure readiness and timeliness for surgical procedures
• Apply advanced knowledge of anatomy, asepsis, infection control, wound healing, and surgical techniques
• Anticipate tissue locations and physiological consequences during surgery
• Plan and assist with wound closure and postoperative care
• Maintain strict adherence to aseptic technique and infection control guidelines
• Use appropriate methods for wound exposure, suctioning, sponging, and hemostasis

Required Skills & Attributes

• Strong team-focused personality
• Ability to supervise and coordinate perioperative nursing care
• Knowledge of surgical anatomy and first assisting techniques
• Commitment to maintaining current best practices through ongoing education

Dress Code

• Facility-provided scrubs
• No unacceptable attire beyond facility guidelines

Additional Notes

• Flu vaccination is mandatory for all travelers from November 1 to April 1; no declinations accepted

This position offers the opportunity to work in a high-volume, technologically advanced OR environment with a supportive team and a focus on quality patient care.