Travel Nurse RN - First Assist
Saint Louis, MO
Access Healthcare
3x8 hrs, Nights
$1,728/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x8 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (2 years)
- First Assist Nurse (2 years)
- Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Associate of Science in Nursing
Description
Travel RNFA (Operating Room) - Saint Louis, Missouri
Position Overview
- Specialty: Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) / Complex OR
- Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
- Employment Type: Travel
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Shift: Days, 4 x 10-hour shifts, Monday to Friday
- Weekly Hours: 36 guaranteed hours
- Call Requirements: Required; details to be discussed during interview
- Weekend/Holiday: No weekends, no holidays, no call on weekends
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in Missouri
- Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
- Minimum 2 years of First Assist experience, including experience within the last year
- Certifications: BLS, ACLS, CNOR, CSFA
- Experience assisting in GU (urology) and Orthopedic surgery
Role Summary
- Assist surgeons during procedures including suturing and wound closure
- Support multiple staff on leave and collaborate with newly added surgeons
- Work independently and as part of a team in a surgical environment
Work Environment
- Unit: Operating Room
- Patient Type: Surgical patients (General, GU, Orthopedic)
- Dress Code: Black scrubs provided by facility for OR
Additional Information
- Flu vaccination required for all travelers from November 1 to April 1 (exemptions require approval)
- Facility uses EPIC electronic medical records system
- No weekend or holiday shifts; call requirements apply on weekdays
This opportunity is ideal for experienced OR nurses seeking a travel assignment with a reputable healthcare system in a vibrant city setting.
Employer
Access Healthcare
Access Healthcare aims to provide superior service to our nursing family by providing around the clock support, competitive pay packages and an unmatched benefits package! Unlike other agencies, we offer a true family feel and work with you to find the placement that is right for you. We offer one of the top leading pay packages in the industry and we are ready to get you the money you deserve!
Access Healthcare was founded by two travel nurses, Danielle and Diego, who had a dream and a shared vision of creating an agency which all nurses would want to work with. Our passion has led us to where we are today as one of the top 10 agencies in our home state of New Jersey, with access to contracts in all 50 states! We encourage you to join our team and we cannot wait to get to know you!
About Saint Louis, MO
As a Travel First Assist Nurse in Saint Louis, MO here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Saint Louis is lower than the national average, making it an affordable city for travel nurses.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Summer average highs are around 89°F, and winter average lows are around 23°F.
- Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Saint Louis, with options ranging from furnished apartments to corporate housing.
- Saint Louis is car-friendly, but it also has a public transportation system including buses and a light rail system called Metrolink.
- Saint Louis has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include heart disease and obesity.
- There is a large population of travel nurses due to the presence of multiple healthcare facilities.
- Saint Louis offers a variety of activities including a vibrant restaurant scene, art museums like the Saint Louis Art Museum, live music venues, sports events such as baseball games at Busch Stadium, and outdoor attractions like the Missouri Botanical Garden and Forest Park.
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