Operating Room First Assistant RN
Asheville, NC
Cross Country Nurses
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary:
The Operating Room (First Assistant) in Asheville, North Carolina, is a high-acuity perioperative position requiring critical care experience. Candidates must bring their valid license on the first day of employment. This role involves assisting with procedures in a fast-paced surgical environment, primarily scheduled Monday through Friday from 5:00 AM to 1:30 PM.

Job Details:

• Location: Asheville, NC
• Address: 509 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801
• Specialty: Operating Room (First Assistant)
• Shift: Days, 8 hours per day, minimum of 40 hours per week, scheduled Monday through Friday from 5:00 AM to 1:30 PM
• Required Qualifications: Certifications in BLS and ACLS; large-bore IV starts, medication administration, skin assessment, assist with arterial line, central line, and epidural placement; experience in critical care is a must; previous Preoperative experience is a plus; ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-acuity patient environment; excellent documentation and communication skills; strong critical thinking skills; proficiency in Cerner documentation system; experience with BCMA (Barcode Medication Administration) preferred
• Preferred Qualifications: None specified
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information: The position involves assisting with patient transport to the operating room, aiding with induction and intubation, patient positioning, and skin preparation. The unit maintains high standards for patient safety and clinical excellence and employs advanced equipment and technology.

Benefits:
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits