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

Job Opportunity: RN First Assist and Circulator

Location

• Northampton, Massachusetts

Employment Type

• Long-Term Assignment (LTA)

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Schedule

• Four 10-hour shifts per week (4x10s)
• On-call two days per week from 5 PM (or end of shift) to 7 PM
• One weekend on-call every three weekends (Saturday and Sunday, 24 hours/day)

Job Description

• Role split approximately 50% circulating nurse and 50% RN First Assist
• Assist surgeon in a lead role until the conclusion of operative procedures
• May circulate during some cases
• Work under the direction of the Nurse Manager, Operating Room
• Must have experience in both circulating and first assisting

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Massachusetts
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 5 years of First Assist experience, including experience within the last year
• Perioperative nursing experience
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification

Additional Requirements

• Must submit a professional color photo (no selfies, filters, or headwear; plain background)
• Fit test for N95 respirator within 365 days of start date (no onsite testing; must use specific form)
• Respirator Medical Clearance attestation required if fit test is needed
• Documentation of immunity or vaccination for MMR (measles, mumps, rubella)
• TB test documentation within 3 months of start date (skin test or blood test), updated if break >6 months
• Physician health statement within 365 days of start date, updated if break >6 months
• Criminal background check within 45 days prior to start, including Massachusetts CORI and national sex offender registry checks
• Exclusion checks against OIG, GSA, MassHealth, and NH Medicaid lists within 30 days prior to start and annually
• Verification of highest education level completed
• Submission of a detailed resume covering the past 7 years, including city and state for all work and education
• Two professional references within 4 years, including at least one supervisor or higher in the relevant skillset
• Completion of a skills checklist within 1 year of submission
• Confirmation of Assignment/POI form required upon acceptance and for any extensions
• Name change documentation if legal name differs from credential documents

Shift Hours

• 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM

This position requires a highly experienced peri-operative nurse with strong skills in both circulating and first assisting roles, holding current Massachusetts RN licensure and relevant certifications. The schedule includes extended shifts with on-call responsibilities, including weekends. Compliance with comprehensive credentialing, health, and background verification processes is mandatory.