Job Summary
Operating Room (First Assistant) in Templeton. This role involves performing the professional functions of a Registered Nurse in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care, with an emphasis on perioperative services. The position requires assisting under the direction of the primary operating surgeon in the perioperative care of patients undergoing surgical procedures, demonstrating leadership and professionalism in an expanded RNFA (Registered Nurse First Assistant) role.
Job Details
- Qualifications: Graduate of a school of nursing; valid RN license in the state of practice; certification of completion of an approved didactic RNFA course; BLS certification from an approved vendor; ACLS certification from an approved vendor; Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from an approved vendor; three years scrub and circulate experience in an acute care facility; annual surgeon review; current professional liability insurance; facility-specific licenses and certifications as required.
- Schedule: Rotating shifts, 10 hours per shift, minimum of 40 hours per week. Start times at 6:30 am or 8:30 am, with no set scheduled days of the week. One night call per week and one weekend per month.
- Additional Information: Assist in reducing noise levels on the nursing unit, participate in the Standards of Conduct, work as part of a team to meet patient needs, maintain patient confidentiality, provide clear documentation, recognize and respond to emergencies, administer medications accurately, and participate in staff education and development.
Benefits
- The benefits of taking a travel assignment 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
