Registered Nurse - RN / Operating Room (First Assistant) - ORFA

Cross Country Nurses; Belleville (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative healthcare provider as an Operating Room First Assistant, where your skills will be crucial in the operating suite. In this vital role, you will assist surgeons, manage surgical instruments, and ensure patient safety during procedures. Your expertise will help prevent disease and promote healing, making a significant impact on patient outcomes. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development. If you're ready to take your nursing career to the next level and make a difference in the lives of patients, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Private housing or housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance

Dependent health insurance

Competitive salaries

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit/free checking

Unlimited free CE credits

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of recent acute care experience in specialty required.
• Active RN license is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgeon during surgery and prepare surgical equipment.
• Monitor patient status and control bleeding effectively.

Skills

Surgical assistance

Patient monitoring

Tissue handling

Bleeding control

Education

Active RN license

Tools

Surgical instruments

Job description

Job Description

As an operating room first assistant (RN ORFA), you will serve as the primary assistant to the surgeon during surgery. Working primarily within the operating suite, you will prepare and use surgical equipment and instruments, cut and handle tissue, control bleeding, monitor patient status, and bandage wounds. You'll play a critical role in preventing and reducing disease and promoting healing among patients.

Minimum Requirements

• At least 1 year of recent acute care experience in specialty
• Active RN license

Benefits

The benefits of taking a travel nursing job with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Posted Date: 2025-02-01