Operating Room First Assistant RN

Operating Room First Assistant (ORFA) Location: not specified. This role involves supporting surgical teams in performing various procedures within a busy operating room setting. The position requires coordination with surgical staff and adherence to safety and sterile protocols to ensure optimal patient care and surgical outcomes.

Job Details Position Description: The role involves assisting during surgical procedures in a high-volume operating room environment, primarily focusing on orthopedics, general surgery, gynecology, pediatrics, and eye cases. Cardiac procedures are not included. Required

ACLS, BLS; Education

minimum 2 years of OR experience; Location

not specified; Years of

2 years.

8-hour shifts with variable start times, scheduled by the manager, totaling 40 hours per week. Additional Information: The position requires scrubbing experience, sterile processing certification through IAHCSMM, and the ability to respond to call within 30 minutes. Certified Techs and RNs must have BLS; RN's are expected to work one weekend of call per month, one call night per week, and potentially emergency holidays.

Assisting surgeons, maintaining sterile field, and ensuring efficient surgical operations. The unit features a high volume of orthopedic, general, gynecologic, pediatric, and eye cases with a focus on patient safety and procedural accuracy. 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