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

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

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as an Operating Room First Assistant, where you will be pivotal in supporting surgeons and ensuring patient safety during surgeries. This role is essential for those who are passionate about making a difference in the operating room, utilizing your skills in surgical assistance, patient monitoring, and tissue handling. Enjoy the benefits of travel nursing with excellent health insurance, competitive salaries, and generous housing allowances. If you are ready to take your career to the next level and work in an environment that values your contributions, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Private housing or generous 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

• Mindful preparation and use of surgical equipment and instruments.
• At least 1 year of recent acute care experience in specialty.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgeon during surgery and manage surgical instruments.
• Monitor patient status and handle tissue 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: 2025-01-23