OR RN First Assistant - Orthopedic Robotic Surgery
Taos, NM
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: RNFA (Registered Nurse First Assistant) - Travel/Contract

Location: Taos, New Mexico
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day shift, 5 days a week, 8 hours per day (9:00 AM - 5:30 PM)
Hours per Week: 40 hours

Job Description

• Travel RNFA position requiring strong orthopedic experience.
• Robotic surgery experience is required.
• Responsibilities include both 1st assist and circulator duties; call will be for 1st assist.
• C-section experience is a plus.
• Work schedule options include 5 eight-hour shifts or 4 ten-hour shifts (optional: 6:30 AM - 4:30 PM).
• 75-mile radius requirement for travel.

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in New Mexico.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in New Mexico.
• Associate of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing.
• Minimum of 1 year of First Assist experience, with experience within the last year.
• Strong orthopedic surgical experience.
• Experience with robotic surgery.
• ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association.
• PALS certification.

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID must be carried during hours of service.
• Proof of E-Verify or attestation required.
• Background check: 7-year criminal history check within one year of start, updated annually, covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for contract renewals/extensions.
• Physical exam within 12 months of start, attesting ability to meet physical demands.
• Fit testing to be completed onsite during orientation.
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • TDAP within past 10 years (declination only with valid medical reason).
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, updated annually.
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: proof of 2 vaccines or positive titer; boosters required for low titers.
  • Hepatitis B vaccine series and positive titer required (declination accepted with positive titer and informed risk).
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer; boosters required for low titers.
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or facility-specific declination during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); unvaccinated must wear a mask.
  • COVID vaccine series or facility-specific declination required.
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (instant drug screen not acceptable).
• Professional photograph required prior to arrival for badge issuance.
• Completion of facility-specific orientation, safety manual acknowledgment, and core competency exams (Core Parts I, II, III) with a passing score of at least 80%.
• Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations.
• Complete employment application/resume with 7-year work history including locations, gaps, and end dates in MM/YYYY format.

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• Orientation and competency exams are mandatory before start.
• Candidates must comply with all facility-specific policies, including code of conduct, confidentiality agreements, and mandatory education.
• Masking required during flu season if declining flu vaccine.

This position is ideal for experienced RNFAs with strong orthopedic and robotic surgery backgrounds seeking a 13-week travel contract in New Mexico.