Operating Room RN First Assistant (RNFA)
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

Position Details

• Specialty: Operating Room Registered Nurse First Assist (RNFA)
• Unit: 30-bed Adult Operating Room
• Shift Options:

  • 4x10 hour shifts (06:45 - 17:15) with some weekday and weekend on-call duties
  • OR 3x12 hour shifts (06:45 - 19:15)
• Guaranteed 40 hours per week
• Call Requirements: Yes, self-scheduled with some weeknights and weekends on a rotating schedule
• No floating outside scope of practice
• Block scheduling cannot be guaranteed
• 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 (no first-time travelers accepted)
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree
• Current CNOR certification
• Current CRNFA certification
• RNFA certification
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Experience in Robotics, Urology, and Thoracic Surgery
• Operating Room (OR) experience

Health and Safety Requirements

• Flu vaccine required during flu season (October 1 - March 31) unless medically exempt with documentation; refusal without medical proof is not accepted
• COVID-19 vaccination not required; proof of vaccination or signed declination accepted
• Annual fit testing for approved masks (3M N95 1860 Small/Regular or Aura 9205) required before start; candidates may need to travel up to 100 miles for fit testing
• PAPR accommodations available if fit test is failed due to facial hair or face shape
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by a licensed provider, confirming good health and no physical limitations
• Negative TB test within 3 months of start or negative chest X-ray if positive TB history; annual TB questionnaire required
• Required immunizations or proof of immunity: Tdap, Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (with specific protocols for titers and boosters)
• Drug screen within 30 days of start, including a comprehensive panel; no pending results accepted

Documentation and Compliance

• Background check within 30 days of start including 7-year criminal history, SSN trace, sex offender search, and national/international checks if applicable
• SAM and OIG checks must be completed independently within 30 days of start and updated annually
• Social Security Card and valid Driver’s License required
• Primary source verification of state license within 30 days of start
• NURSYS verification within 30 days of start
• Pass/fail testing required for nursing candidates (EKG exam, medication calculation exam, blood administration test)
• Annual medication/pharmacology competency exam required
• Color blindness testing required prior to start
• Annual stroke education CEUs required depending on unit assignment
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) certification required for certain units (not specifically for this role)
• Annual skills checklist for specialty required
• References: Minimum 1 reference from a manager, supervisor, or charge nurse within 1 year of start; charge nurse references must confirm direct supervision

Orientation and Facility Specifics

• Orientation is two days (Thursday and Friday) including Cerner Infusion Management training
• Required to review and acknowledge facility policies including dress code, blood administration, math calculation for medication administration, and EKG review (for Telemetry/Stepdown, ICU, ER)
• Time and attendance policies must be reviewed and acknowledged
• Facility is a Level IV Trauma Center and major teaching hospital with 838 staffed beds
• Charting system: Cerner
• Scrub color for RNFA: Royal Blue/White
• Free parking for travelers

Additional Notes

• Permanent employees cannot return as travelers for 2 years after last permanent day worked
• Pending licenses accepted for submission but active license required to start
• No restrictions on return to work (RTO)
• Candidates must complete all required inservice training modules prior to start (approx. 4 hours)
• Candidates must submit a complete packet including work history, specialty skills checklist, minimum 2 manager/charge nurse references (within past 2 years), license/certification verification, driver’s license, and social security card

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