Travel Nurse RN - First Assist - $3,068 per week

Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN First Assist for a travel nursing job in Rochester, New York. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: First Assist Discipline: RN Start Date: 09/14/2026 Duration: 17 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, flexible Employment Type: Travel ```html Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) Position Overview The Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) is a highly specialized RN who collaborates with surgeons and the healthcare team to ensure safe and optimal patient outcomes during operations. This role requires extensive knowledge and skill in perioperative nursing practices and mandates a commitment to delivering high-quality patient care in the operating room setting. Job Responsibilities Collaborate with the surgical team during operative procedures to support safe and effective operations. Perform the duties of an operating room staff nurse when not engaged in RNFA responsibilities. Practice within the scope of perioperative nursing, applying necessary skills and judgment in the operating room. Assist in preparing and maintaining the surgical environment, ensuring all instruments and equipment are sterile and ready for use. Act in accordance with the surgeon’s directives during the operative phase of patient care. Work Schedule This position is available for 36 or 48 hours per week, with shifts generally scheduled Monday through Friday during the daytime. There will be evening call responsibilities until 11 PM, as needed by the unit. Please note that weekends and holidays will not be required, aside from rotating holiday requirements. Qualifications Current New York State RN License required. Completion of an accredited RN First Assistant program. CNOR certification required. Minimum of two years of experience in a surgical or trauma operating room setting is preferred. Robotic surgery experience is highly recommended, including but not limited to: Robotic Urology Robotic GYN Robotic Colorectal Robotic Surgical Oncology (e.g., Whipple procedures, gastrectomies, hernia repairs) Robotic Thoracic surgery Robotic General Surgery (e.g., gallbladders, appendectomies) Proficiency in both scrubbing and circulating during surgeries is preferred. BLS certification from the American Heart Association is required; ACLS certification is preferred. Skills and Competencies In-depth knowledge of perioperative nursing practices. Strong communication and teamwork abilities. Ability to respond promptly and effectively in high-stress environments. ``` Thrive Staffing Job ID 19028673. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:OR RNFA,07:00:00-19:00:00 About Thrive Staffing At the heart of Thrive Staffing is our mission to support healthcare professionals in their career journey. We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. We're not just looking for employees—we're looking for partners in our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Our ideal candidate is someone who shares our vision of improving lives and impacting the world in a positive way. If you're a healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we're here to help you thrive through health care staffing that understands you and puts prominence on enabling your professional potential.