Registered Nurse First Assistant
Saint Louis, Missouri
Christian Hospital

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

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
Specialty: Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Start Date: 2-3 months from signing (due to privileging process)
• Shift: Days
• Patient Ratios: 1:1 during day shifts
• Call Requirements:

  • Call 1 day per week
  • Call 1 weekend every 8th weekend
• Weekend Requirement: 1 weekend every 8 weeks
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week
• Local Radius Rule: 75 miles (locals not accepted)
• Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: 7 days every 13 weeks

Experience & Skills Required

• Years of Experience:

  • Minimum 5 years as a Registered Nurse
  • Minimum 3 years specifically as an RNFA (Registered Nurse First Assistant)
• Specialty Experience:

  • Experience in orthopedic, general, and spine surgery
• Prior Travel Experience: Not accepted for first-timers (prior travel experience required)
• Skills Required:

  • Acute inpatient operating room (OR) experience
  • Must be a certified RNFA (CSFA, SFA, etc. NOT accepted)
• Call: Required as noted above

Certifications & Licenses

• Required:

  • Current RN license
  • RNFA certification (mandatory)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) preferred
• Additional Certifications (may be required depending on unit):

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
  • EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring)
  • CPI or MAB (Crisis Prevention Institute or Management of Assaultive Behavior) if applicable
  • NIH Stroke Certification (required for all nurses)
• License Verification:

  • Primary source verification of professional license required
  • Missouri licenses verified via NURSYS

Compliance & Background Requirements

• Government-issued ID required
• Criminal background check within 6 months of start (7-year search including statewide and nationwide checks)
• Quarterly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
• Education verification of highest nursing degree required
• State-specific background checks (Missouri Highway Patrol, Family Care Safety Registry, etc.)
• Drug testing within 1 year of start, must include comprehensive panel (amphetamines, opiates, cocaine, etc.)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask testing (N95) required and must be renewed annually
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • Tdap vaccine or declination
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within required timeframe
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination/declination as applicable
  • Flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption required during flu season
• HIPAA Acknowledgement, Latex Allergy Questionnaire, Confidentiality Form, and other facility-specific compliance documents must be completed prior to start
• Orientation modules (approx. 16 hours) required and must be completed before start

Additional Requirements

• Must complete BJC privileging process before starting on unit
• Unit-specific competency exams and skills checklists required and must be updated annually
• References: Two professional references required; RNFAs must provide additional references for privileging
• Adherence to facility policies including dress code, hand hygiene, fingernail policy, and others

Summary

This is a travel contract RNFA position requiring a minimum of 5 years RN experience with at least 3 years as an RNFA, including orthopedic, general, and spine surgery experience. Prior travel experience is required; first-time travelers will not be accepted. The role involves day shifts with call responsibilities and requires completion of a thorough privileging process. Compliance with extensive background checks, certifications, immunizations, and facility-specific policies is mandatory.

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