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Job Opportunity: RNFA (Registered Nurse First Assistant) - Travel/Contract

Location: Taos, New Mexico
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day shift, 5 days a week, 8 hours per day (9:00 AM - 5:30 PM)
Hours per Week: 40 hours

Job Description

Travel RNFA position requiring strong orthopedic experience.
Robotic surgery experience is required.
Responsibilities include both 1st assist and circulator duties; call will be for 1st assist.
C-section experience is a plus.
Work schedule options include 5 eight-hour shifts or 4 ten-hour shifts (optional: 6:30 AM - 4:30 PM).
75-mile radius requirement for travel.

Required Certifications & Licenses

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in New Mexico.
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification.
PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification.
BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.

Required Qualifications

Valid RN license in New Mexico.
Associate of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing.
Minimum of 1 year of First Assist experience, with experience within the last year.
Strong orthopedic surgical experience.
Experience with robotic surgery.
ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
BLS certification issued by American Heart Association.
PALS certification.

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

Government-issued photo ID must be carried during hours of service.
Proof of E-Verify or attestation required.
Background check: 7-year criminal history check within one year of start, updated annually, covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years.
EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for contract renewals/extensions.
Physical exam within 12 months of start, attesting ability to meet physical demands.
Fit testing to be completed onsite during orientation.
Immunizations and health screenings required:
- TDAP within past 10 years (declination only with valid medical reason).
- Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, updated annually.
- Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: proof of 2 vaccines or positive titer; boosters required for low titers.
- Hepatitis B vaccine series and positive titer required (declination accepted with positive titer and informed risk).
- Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer; boosters required for low titers.
- Seasonal flu vaccine or facility-specific declination during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); unvaccinated must wear a mask.
- COVID vaccine series or facility-specific declination required.
Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (instant drug screen not acceptable).
Professional photograph required prior to arrival for badge issuance.
Completion of facility-specific orientation, safety manual acknowledgment, and core competency exams (Core Parts I, II, III) with a passing score of at least 80%.
Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations.
Complete employment application/resume with 7-year work history including locations, gaps, and end dates in MM/YYYY format.

Additional Notes

Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
Orientation and competency exams are mandatory before start.
Candidates must comply with all facility-specific policies, including code of conduct, confidentiality agreements, and mandatory education.
Masking required during flu season if declining flu vaccine.

This position is ideal for experienced RNFAs with strong orthopedic and robotic surgery backgrounds seeking a 13-week travel contract in New Mexico.