RN First Assist
Northampton, Massachusetts
Cooley Dickinson Hospital
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Job info
Job Opportunity: RN First Assist (RNFA)
Location: Northampton, Massachusetts
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Job Description
- Schedule: 4 shifts of 10 hours each per week
- On-call: Two days a week from 5 PM (or end of shift) to 7 PM, plus one weekend (Saturday and Sunday) every 3 weekends with 24-hour weekend call coverage
- Role: Assist surgeon in a lead role until the conclusion of operative procedures; may also circulate as needed
- Work under the direction of the Nurse Manager, Operating Room, following organizational and departmental policies
Requirements
- Graduate of an approved School of Nursing
- Current RN licensure in Massachusetts
- Completion of an RN First Assisting course conforming to AORN Core Curriculum
- Minimum 5 years of diversified peri-operative nursing experience, including both scrubbing and circulating proficiency
- Certifications:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) from AHA or American Red Cross
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required
Required Credentials and Health Compliance
- Professional photo (color, recent, plain background, no glasses)
- License and certification verification (including RN license)
- Fit test for N95 respirator (within 365 days, updated annually)
- Immunizations and health screenings:
- MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccination or proof of immunity
- Influenza vaccine (required during flu season, no exemptions)
- TB screening (skin test or blood test within 3 months, updated if >6 month break)
- Health statement signed by MD/DO/NP/PA within 365 days
- Strongly preferred: Hepatitis B vaccination or proof of immunity
- Optional but preferred: Tdap vaccine within 10 years
- Criminal background checks including Massachusetts CORI, SSN trace, national sex offender registry, and exclusion checks
- Respirator Medical Clearance attestation
- Resume including 7 years of work experience with city and state details
- References: 2 recent, at least 1 supervisor or above in skillset
- Skills checklist and candidate submission coversheet required for submission
- Education verification
Summary
This RN First Assist position requires a highly experienced peri-operative nurse with at least 5 years of experience, current Massachusetts RN licensure, and completion of an RNFA course. The role involves assisting surgeons in the operating room with a demanding schedule including on-call and weekend coverage. Compliance with extensive credentialing, immunization, and background check requirements is mandatory. Prior travel experience is not specified as a requirement.
Facility
Cooley Dickinson Hospital
1 nurse recommends working with Cooley Dickinson Hospital
- Short Term Acute Care
- 140 beds
Northampton, MA
About
Northampton is surrounded by natural beauty, with the Connecticut River defining the town's eastern border while Mount Holyoke, the westernmost peak of the Holyoke Range, is just beyond. Downtown Northampton is rich in history, culture and the arts. It's home to first-rate galleries, museums, bookstores, a thriving music scene, eclectic eateries, breweries and well-preserved buildings dating from the early-18th to the mid-19th centuries. For live theater, film, music, dance and art, the Academy of Music Theater sits within a majestic building that opened in 1891 as the country's first municipally-owned theater. For those looking to further their education, school is a priority in the heart of the Five-College Area. It’s the home of the prestigious Smith College and offers abundant opportunities for lifelong learning.
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