Travel RN - Operating Room - First Assist

Travel RN - Operating Room - First Assist

American Traveler

Paducah, Kentucky, United States

Position status: Open

Assignment type: travel

Shift: Days

Length (weeks): 26

Openings: 1

Start date: 2026-10-15

$3,387.00/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)

Description

American Traveler is seeking an RN First Assist for the Operating Room, requiring CNOR or RNFA certification and a KY or compact RN license.

Details

• Surgical Services department with 15 OR suites, including hybrid and cardiothoracic rooms, plus PACU, sterile supply, pharmacy, and scheduling support areas
• 26-week contract on day shift, Monday through Friday, 0600-1430
• Call required every other day and every other weekend
• Assists surgical team in case setup, room turnover, and cleaning between procedures
• Performs needle and instrument counts and restocks OR supplies as needed

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted RN license (KY or compact)
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• First Assist RN certification required: CNOR or RNFA
• ADN or ASN required, BSN preferred
• 2+ years of prior First Assist nursing experience preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of aseptic technique, surgical pharmacology, and anesthesia agent adjuncts

Additional Information

• Provides perioperative nursing care from preoperative preparation through surgery and recovery
• Assists physicians during a variety of surgical procedures while helping minimize room turnaround times
• Uses the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care throughout the OR stay
• Follows AORN standards of care and departmental safety procedures
• Fiscally responsible for economical use of surgical resources and supplies