Travel Nurse RN - First Assist - $2,940 per week at Cross Country Nurses summary:
A Travel Nurse RN First Assist works primarily in the operating room, serving as the primary assistant to the surgeon. This role involves preparing surgical instruments, managing tissue, controlling bleeding, and monitoring patient status. The position offers competitive pay, housing options, and comprehensive health benefits while requiring at least one year of recent acute care experience.
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN First Assist for a travel nursing job in Belleville, Illinois.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: First Assist
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 02/24/2025
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Description
As an operating room first assistant (RN ORFA), you will serve as the primary assistant to the surgeon during surgery. Working primarily within the operating suite, you will prepare and use surgical equipment and instruments, cut and handle tissue, control bleeding, monitor patient status and bandage wounds. You'll play a critical role in preventing and reducing disease and promoting healing among patients
Minimum Requirements
- At least 1 year of recent acute care experience in specialty
- Active RN license
Benefits The benefits of taking a travel nursing job with
Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID #1054572. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Operating Room (First Assistant)
About Cross Country Nurses
Cross Country Nurses is one of the oldest, largest and most trusted nurse staffing agencies in the United States. Join our team and customize a career that lets you shoot for the stars, both on the job and off.
We have assignments available at facilities in all 50 states, including a number of exclusive opportunities open only to our nurses. The adventure of a lifetime awaits!
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
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