Travel Nurse RN - First Assist - $2,950 per week

Medasource is seeking a travel nurse RN First Assist for a travel nursing job in Lorain, Ohio.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: First Assist
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/28/2026
• Duration: 16 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

OR RN - First Assist

We are looking for an experienced OR RN First Assist to work directly alongside surgeons during a variety of surgical procedures. The RNFA will provide intraoperative patient care, assist with surgical procedures, maintain a sterile field, and support the surgical team to ensure safe and effective patient outcomes.

Position Details:

• OR RN - First Assist
• Local travelers not accepted
• Day shift: 7:00 AM–3:30 PM
• Call required as needed
• Arrhythmia exam required
• ACLS and BLS required
• CRNFA preferred
• Ohio RN license required

First Assist Responsibilities:

• Work directly with the surgeon during operative procedures.
• Assist with retracting, suctioning, controlling bleeding, and other first-assist duties.
• Assist with suturing, cautery, and irrigation as directed by the surgeon.
• Maintain a sterile field and perform accurate sponge, sharps, and instrument counts.
• Prepare surgical equipment and supplies based on procedure and surgeon preference.
• Monitor the patient throughout surgery and assist with maintaining patient safety.
• Provide perioperative nursing care and collaborate with the surgical team.
• Follow all surgical, safety, and infection-control protocols.

Preferred Experience:

• Orthopedics
• Neurosurgery
• GYN
• ENT
• GI/Colorectal

Unit Specifics:
The OR performs a wide variety of procedures including ENT, vascular, thoracic, orthopedic, plastics, GYN, colorectal, podiatry, pain, pediatric dental, general surgery, bariatrics/robotics, neurosurgery, and some pulmonary procedures.

No eye or cardiac surgery.

Allen Facility:
The RNFA may need to float to the Allen facility as needed. Allen has 2 ORs performing orthopedic, pain, endoscopy, and podiatry procedures. No call is required at the Allen facility.

About Medasource

• Here at Medasource, the heartbeat of healthcare meets boundless opportunities! As a leading national healthcare consulting firm, we're dedicated to creating an unmatched experience for our consultants. We look for passionate individuals who not only embrace learning and adaptability but radiate excellence in the fast-paced world of healthcare. 
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Benefits

• Vision benefits
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Referral bonus
• Holiday Pay
• Weekly pay