Travel Nurse RN - First Assist - $3,052 per week

Prime Time Healthcare Nursing; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k retirement plan

Health savings account

Referral bonus

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Job summary

Prime Time Healthcare Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN First Assist for a travel assignment in St. Louis, Missouri. The RNFA will assist with endovascular procedures and support OR teams in a Level II trauma hospital.

Ideal candidates hold Missouri RN licensure, 1 year Endovascular OR RNFA experience, BLS and ACLS, CNOR preferred, and strong vascular, aseptic technique and hemostasis skills. Four 10-hour days, 36 guaranteed hours weekly, and auto-offer process at Mercy Hospital South.

Qualifications

• Current Missouri RN license or eligible for Missouri licensure.
• Minimum 1 year of Endovascular OR RNFA experience.
• AHA BLS.
• AHA ACLS.
• Strong vascular anatomy, aseptic technique, exposure and hemostasis skills.

Responsibilities

• First-assist during endovascular procedures.
• Circulate and/or scrub as required.
• Perform perioperative assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation.
• Assist with patient positioning, preparation, draping and exposure.
• Use retractors, suction and sponging techniques appropriately.
• Support hemostasis using manual techniques, instruments and approved agents.
• Anticipate surgical anatomy, procedural steps and postoperative needs.
• Maintain sterile technique and identify breaks in asepsis.
• Coordinate patient care with surgeons, circulators and ancillary departments.
• Supervise team activities to promote procedure readiness and efficiency.

Skills

Endovascular OR RNFA experience

Vascular anatomy

Aseptic technique

Hemostasis skills

Education

Missouri RN license or eligibility

AHA BLS

AHA ACLS

Tools

Epic

Job description

Prime Time Healthcare Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN First Assist for a travel nursing job in St. Louis, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: First Assist
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Endovascular OR RN First Assistant – St. Louis, Missouri

Facility: Mercy Hospital South
Address: 10010 Kennerly Road, St. Louis, MO 63128
Department: Endovascular Operating Room
Assignment: 13 weeks
Shift: Four 10-hour days, 6:45 AM–5:15 PM
Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours weekly
Openings: One
Offer Process: Auto-offer
EMR: Epic
Trauma Level: Level II

Required Qualifications

• Current Missouri RN license or eligible for Missouri licensure
• Minimum 1 year of Endovascular OR RNFA experience
• AHA BLS
• AHA ACLS
• Strong vascular anatomy, aseptic technique, exposure and hemostasis skills

Preferred:

• CNOR
• Surgical scrub experience

Procedures

The RNFA will assist with vascular and endovascular procedures, including:

• Amputations
• EVAR and TEVAR
• TCAR
• Open AAA repair
• Vascular bypass procedures

Department Details

• One traditional OR and one Endovascular OR
• Two rooms operate two days per week; one room operates on remaining days
• Ratio: One patient per case
• Siemens fluoroscopy equipment
• Stryker booms and surgical lights
• Standard OR equipment
• Hospital-provided scrubs
• May float to other OR units as needed

Responsibilities

• First-assist during endovascular procedures
• Circulate and/or scrub as required
• Perform perioperative assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation
• Assist with patient positioning, preparation, draping and exposure
• Use retractors, suction and sponging techniques appropriately
• Support hemostasis using manual techniques, instruments and approved agents
• Anticipate surgical anatomy, procedural steps and postoperative needs
• Maintain sterile technique and identify breaks in asepsis
• Coordinate patient care with surgeons, circulators and ancillary departments
• Supervise team activities to promote procedure readiness and efficiency

Call and Weekend Coverage

The template lists 24-hour weekend call coverage , although the call field states “none.” This should be confirmed before submission.

Submission Notes

• All contingency requests must be included on the submission form
• Local candidates are accepted at a reduced local rate
• Flu vaccination or a Mercy-approved exemption is required from November 1 through April 1
• Flu-vaccine declinations are not accepted
• Ideal candidate is reliable, collaborative and team-oriented

About Prime Time Healthcare Nursing

Prime Time Healthcare is a leading provider of traveling healthcare professionals nationwide. Our agency specializes in the placement of RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and Allied Health professionals. Join the fun and experience why healthcare professionals and client facilities are joining the Prime Time TEAM.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Health savings account
• Referral bonus
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits