Travel RN First Assist - $2,308 per week

MedPro Healthcare Staffing; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 103,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Housing allowance

Health insurance for you and family

Company-paid life and disability

Travel reimbursement

401(k) matching

Credentialing fees covered

Referral bonuses

Job summary

MedPro Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN First Assist for a travel nursing job in St. Louis, Missouri.

The position is a 13-week travel assignment requiring 36 hours per week with 12-hour nights. Requirements include eighteen months of acute care perioperative nursing experience as both scrub and circulating nurse, active RN license, RNFA program completion meeting AORN standards, and BLS/ACLS/CNOR certifications.

Qualifications

• Eighteen months of recent experience in acute care perioperative nursing as scrub and circulating nurse.
• Active RN license from an accredited nursing program.
• Completion of an RNFA program meeting AORN standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeon with intraoperative functions including retraction, hemostasis, tissue handling and wound closure.
• Provide direct perioperative patient care as first assistant to the surgeon during procedures.

Skills

Acute care perioperative nursing

RN First Assist readiness

Education

RN licensure

RNFA program completion

BLS/ACLS/CNOR certifications

Job description

MedPro Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN First Assist for a travel nursing job in St. Louis, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements

MedPro Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN First Assist for a travel nursing job in St. Louis, Missouri.

• Specialty: First Assist
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

MedPro Healthcare Staffing, a Joint Commission-certified staffing agency, is seeking a quality First Assistant Registered Nurse (RNFA) for a travel assignment with one of our top healthcare clients.

Requirements

• Eighteen months of recent experience in an Acute Care Perioperative Nursing practice as both a scrub and circulating nurse
• Active RN LicenseDegree from an accredited nursing program
• Successful completion of an RNFA program that meets AORN recommended education standards for RN First Assistant programs
• BLS, ACLS, CNOR Certifications

Benefits

• Weekly pay and direct deposit
• Full coverage of all credentialing fees
• Private housing or housing allowance
• Group Health insurance for you and your family
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) matching
• Unlimited Referral Bonuses up to $1,000

Duties Responsibilities

First Assistant Nurses offer the skills needed to provide surgical preoperative patient care management, intraoperative surgical first assisting and postoperative patient care management

• Assist surgeon by performing technical functions during surgery, including intra-operative retraction, homeostasis, tissue manipulation, and wound closure.
• Provide direct patient care as part of the perioperative role, by acting as first assistant to the surgeon during operative procedures.
• The First assisting nurse / RNFA will perform first assisting under the direct supervision of the primary surgeon.
• The RNFA will immediately communicate any patient care issues verbally to the surgeon.

About Agency

MedPro Healthcare Staffing is a Joint Commission certified provider of contract staffing services. Since 1983, we have placed nursing and allied travelers in top healthcare facilities nationwide. Join us today for your very own MedPro Experience®.

About MedPro Healthcare Staffing

At MedPro Healthcare Staffing, we believe no one cares more for caregivers than we do. Our mission is simple: you focus on your patients, and we’ll take care of the rest.

As a Joint Commission-certified leader in temporary and contract healthcare staffing since 1983, MedPro has proudly connected nursing and allied travelers with top healthcare facilities across the nation. With thousands of job opportunities available nationwide, we make it easy to find assignments that align with your goals and lifestyle.

Our on-staff clinical support team—alongside a compassionate group of experienced recruiters—provides hands‑on guidance every step of the way. From Day 1 medical benefits and a 401(k) plan to personalized career support, we’re committed to ensuring every professional we serve feels valued, cared for, and empowered to succeed.

Guided by a CEO who is a Registered Nurse, MedPro is built on a foundation of clinical insight and genuine compassion for the caregiving community. Through The MedPro Experience®, we deliver travel assignments that are rewarding, memorable, and designed to help you DREAM big, EXPLORE often, and ACHIEVE greatness.

Benefits

• Day 1 medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family
• Weekly pay and direct deposit
• Unlimited Referral Bonuses starting at $500
• On Staff Clinical Support Team
• Access to nationwide travel assignments
• MPX+ Mobile app -24/7 real‑time access to jobs, credentials, assignment details, and more
• Full coverage of all credentialing fees
• Private housing or housing allowance
• Tax Free Per Diems, Housing Stipends and Travel Reimbursements
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) matching

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Referral bonus
• Employee assistance programs

MedPro Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer.All applicants will be considered for employmentwithout attention to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, disability, marital status or veteran status.

Key Words: Registered Nurse, RN, First Assistant, Contract Nurse, Travel Nurse, Agency RN, Travel RN, Nursing, Contract, Perioperative Nurse, RNFA

*Weekly payment estimates are intended for informational purposes only and include a gross estimate of hourly wages and reimbursements for meal, incidental, and housing expenses. Your recruiter will confirm your eligibility and provide additional details.

Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.