Travel RN - ICU

Travel RN - Operating Room - First Assist

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN First Assist for a 13-week Operating Room assignment requiring CA RN licensure, CNOR and CRNFA certification, and prior travel experience.

Details

• Acute hospital Operating Room setting
• RNFA unit supporting general, gynecologic, orthopedic, and podiatric surgical cases
• Day shift schedule, 4x10 hours from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
• Required to work 2 weekends per month
• Call responsibilities shared with another RNFA
• Handles cases including laparoscopic procedures, total joint replacements, hernia repairs, and gynecologic surgeries

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
• CNOR and CRNFA certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of RNFA experience required
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Skilled in surgical first assist duties including tourniquet application, sponge/instrument counts, peripheral IV starts, and suctioning/irrigation
• Proficient in aseptic technique and use of isolation precautions/PPE
• Experience with case carts, crash carts, drills, electrosurgical units, and fiber optic light sources

Additional Information

• Assist surgeons during general, gynecologic, orthopedic, and podiatric procedures
• Perform first assist responsibilities such as securing drainage systems, tissue handling, and wound closure support
• Work within a trauma-level surgical environment
• Holiday coverage required for New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day, with only one holiday request approved per contract
• Maximum RTO of 7 days per contract
• Must reside within a 50-mile radius to qualify for local rate
• Local candidates accepted at local rate
• Returning travelers must have a minimum 1-year separation before reapplying
• Candidates must be credentialed through the health system, requiring an application process that takes several weeks after offer acceptance

Pay Overview Weekly $3,809/wk Assignment Total (13 Weeks) $49,514 Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks) $198,058 Weekly Breakdown Weekly Wages $2,563/wk Regular Hours $55.00 x 32 hours/wk = $1,760 OT Hours $100.35 x 8 hours/wk = $803 Weekly Stipends $1,246/wk Lodging $110.00 x 7 days = $770 Meals & Incidentals $68.00 x 7 days = $476 Weekly $3,809/wk In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $3,428 - $3,809. The $3,809 weekly pay listed in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range.