Travel OR RN First Assist - $3,081 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN First Assist for a travel nursing job in Charleston, West Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: First Assist
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/25/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 25, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN First Assist (RNFA) for a 13-week Operating Room assignment at a major academic Level IV Trauma Center in West Virginia, requiring robotics, thoracic, and urology experience.

Details

• 30-bed adult Operating Room unit at a large acute care teaching hospital (838 staffed beds)
• Level IV Trauma Center and major teaching hospital; member of the Council of Teaching Hospitals and Health Systems (COTH)
• Schedule options: 4x10-hour shifts (6:45–17:15) or 3x12-hour shifts (6:45–19:15)
• On-call required on a rotating self-schedule basis, including weekday evenings and weekends
• Floating is not required
• Charting via Cerner
• Required skills: robotics, urology, and thoracic surgery
• Preferred skills: general OR experience

Requirements

• Active WV or compact RN license required; candidates may be submitted with a pending license but must have an active license prior to start
• Current BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Hands-on robotics, urology, and thoracic OR experience required
• Must reside more than 75 miles from the facility — local candidates are not accepted
• Two manager or charge nurse references from within the past 2 years required for consideration
• Driver's license and Social Security card required for consideration
• Flu vaccine required during flu season (Oct 1 – Mar 31); medical exemption with documentation from an allergist or physician may be accepted

Additional Information

• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
• Former permanent employees of this health system must wait 2 years after their last day worked before being eligible as a traveler
• Credentialing through Medical Affairs is required and typically takes 30–60 days; candidates must have a flexible start date to accommodate this process
• No RTO restrictions
• Scrub color: Royal Blue/White (RN)
• Free parking is available for travelers
• Block scheduling cannot be accommodated

American Traveler Job ID #P-704866. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Operating Room - First Assist

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.

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