Travel Clinical Nurse, First Assist (RNFA)

Overview

Responsible for perioperative nursing duties and functions as a scrub, circulator or RN First Assist. Assists the operating surgeon during the operative procedure and provides comprehensive nursing management of care to the patient during the perioperative phase.

Department Description

Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org.

EOE

Licensure

Registered Nurse Required Certified Perioperative Nurse Required

CRNFA (Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant) certification preferred

Education

Bachelor's Degree Nursing Required Graduate Successful completion of RN first assistant education program Required

Experience

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
3 years of experience
Current unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in North Carolina or a compact state.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
Completion of an accredited RNFA program that meets AORN standards
Current CNOR (Certified Nurse Operating Room) certification.
Minimum of two years of recent perioperative/operating room experience.
Current BLS certification; ACLS preferred.
Ability to function effectively as a First Assistant during surgical procedures, including tissue handling, retraction, exposure, hemostasis, suturing, and wound management.

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