RN First Assist
Northampton, MA
Access Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: RN First Assist (RNFA)

Location: Northampton, Massachusetts
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Schedule: 4 shifts of 10 hours each per week
• On-call: Two days a week from 5 PM (or end of shift) to 7 PM, plus one weekend (Saturday and Sunday) every 3 weekends with 24-hour weekend call coverage
• Role: Assist surgeon in a lead role until the conclusion of operative procedures; may also circulate as needed
• Work under the direction of the Nurse Manager, Operating Room, following organizational and departmental policies

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved School of Nursing
• Current RN licensure in Massachusetts
• Completion of an RN First Assisting course conforming to AORN Core Curriculum
• Minimum 5 years of diversified peri-operative nursing experience, including both scrubbing and circulating proficiency
• Certifications:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) from AHA or American Red Cross
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required

Required Credentials and Health Compliance

• Professional photo (color, recent, plain background, no glasses)
• License and certification verification (including RN license)
• Fit test for N95 respirator (within 365 days, updated annually)
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccination or proof of immunity
  • Influenza vaccine (required during flu season, no exemptions)
  • TB screening (skin test or blood test within 3 months, updated if >6 month break)
  • Health statement signed by MD/DO/NP/PA within 365 days
• Strongly preferred: Hepatitis B vaccination or proof of immunity
• Optional but preferred: Tdap vaccine within 10 years
• Criminal background checks including Massachusetts CORI, SSN trace, national sex offender registry, and exclusion checks
• Respirator Medical Clearance attestation
• Resume including 7 years of work experience with city and state details
• References: 2 recent, at least 1 supervisor or above in skillset
• Skills checklist and candidate submission coversheet required for submission
• Education verification

Summary

This RN First Assist position requires a highly experienced peri-operative nurse with at least 5 years of experience, current Massachusetts RN licensure, and completion of an RNFA course. The role involves assisting surgeons in the operating room with a demanding schedule including on-call and weekend coverage. Compliance with extensive credentialing, immunization, and background check requirements is mandatory. Prior travel experience is not specified as a requirement.