OR RN First Assist
Charleston, West Virginia
Charleston Area Medical Center Memorial Hospital

Registered Nurse First Assist (Operating Room) - Travel/Contract

Location: Charleston, West Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day shift, 4x10 hour shifts (06:45 - 17:15) or OR 3x12 hour shifts (06:45 - 19:15)
Hours per Week: 40 hours guaranteed

Job Summary

• Role: Operating Room Registered Nurse First Assist (RNFA)
• Unit: 30-bed adult Operating Room
• Call duties required, including some weeknights and weekends on a rotating schedule
• No floating outside scope of practice
• No block scheduling guarantee
• Local candidates within 75 miles radius not accepted
• Start dates must be 30-60 days out due to credentialing process

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in West Virginia
• Minimum 2 years of First Assist experience, including experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience with Robotics, Urology, Thoracic Surgery, and Operating Room (OR) procedures

Certifications & Testing Requirements

• BLS (Basic Life Support) mandatory
• ACLS, PALS, NRP, CHEMO, TNCC certifications may be required depending on unit assignment (verify with recruiter)
• Pass/fail testing required for EKG, medication calculation, and blood administration (Nursing only)
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification required for certain units (ER, Surgical & Trauma ICU, Trauma Stepdown, Behavioral Health)
• Color blindness testing required prior to start
• Competency exams required, with up to 3 attempts allowed before needing approval for reset
• Annual stroke education hours required depending on unit assignment

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year, stating good health and no limitations
• Annual fit mask testing (N95) required; PAPR accommodations available if fit test fails
• Tdap vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions accepted with approval)
• Negative TB test within 3 months or negative chest X-ray for positive responders
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccinations or positive titers required
• Hepatitis B vaccination or documented immunity required
• Varicella vaccination or immunity required
• Drug screen within 30 days of start, including a comprehensive panel (no placeholders allowed)
• Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31) unless approved medical/religious exemption
• COVID-19 vaccination not required; proof of vaccination or signed declination accepted

Background & Credentialing

• 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks must be completed independently within 30 days of start and updated annually
• Sex offender search required within 30 days of start and updated annually
• Primary source verification of state license within 30 days of start
• NURSYS verification within 30 days of start
• Various facility-specific forms and policies must be reviewed, signed, and returned prior to start (e.g., dress code, blood administration policy, vaccination exemption forms)
• Orientation is 2 days (Thursday and Friday) and includes Cerner Infusion Management training

Additional Information

• Flu vaccine refusal without medical proof will disqualify candidate during flu season
• No permanent employees can return as travelers within 2 years of last permanent day worked at this facility
• Parking is free for travelers
• Charting system: Cerner
• Scrub color: Royal Blue/White for RN

This position is ideal for experienced OR RN First Assist nurses with specialty skills in robotics, urology, and thoracic surgery, who can commit to a 13-week travel contract with required credentialing lead time.