Travel RN First Assist - $2,900 per week

About the role

MedPro Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN First Assist for a travel nursing job in Paducah, Kentucky.

Responsibilities

• The primary responsibility of the Surgical First Assistant is to provide direct assistance to surgeons during surgical procedures.
• Positions patient to give best exposure for surgical procedure, using stabilizing equipment when necessary, while maximizing patient comfort and safety.
• Provides visualization of the operative site using appropriate method, including manipulation of tissue and materials, retraction, sponging, suctioning and irrigation.
• Utilizes appropriate technique to achieve temporary and permanent hemostasis.
• Aids with body plane closure, application of wound dressings and securing of drainage systems.
• Participates in emergency resuscitation and stabilization if needed.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program.
• Certification credentialed by the National Board on Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting as a surgical technologist and surgical first assistant.
• Current BLS Certification.

Qualifications

None specified.

Skills

None specified.

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.

Pay

Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Schedule

40 hours per week, 8 hours shift, days.