This role is for a Travel Nurse RN First Assist providing perioperative nursing support during surgical procedures under general supervision. Responsibilities include assisting surgeons by controlling bleeding, providing wound exposure, suturing, and handling tissue, as well as documenting patient responses and changes in physician orders. The position requires a registered nurse license, BLS/ACLS certification, and involves 40 hours per week in a hospital setting on a travel contract basis.
ProKatchers is seeking a travel nurse RN First Assist for a travel nursing job in Columbia, Missouri.
Duties:
Under general supervision, provides nursing care in a hospital to a variety of patients with health problems ranging from simple to complex.
Needing RNFA for call support and breaks The RNFA provides direct assistance to the surgeon during surgical procedures, performing a range of tasks. These tasks include controlling bleeding, providing wound exposure, suturing, and handling tissue.
Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.
Assumes responsibility for an assigned group of patients.
Documents patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed medical treatments; notes all changes in physician order on assigned patients.
ProKatchers Job ID #288753. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN First Assistant
Founded in 2016, ProKatchers Inc. is a JCC-certified organization and a recognized leader in healthcare staffing. Named one of the Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) for 2023–2024, we are proud to be among the top-rated companies in our industry.
At ProKatchers, we offer both short- and long-term contracts, as well as travel opportunities for licensed and experienced healthcare professionals across the United States. We are committed to providing industry-leading benefits and personalized career support.
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