Travel Nurse RN - First Assist - $3,346 per week at Wellspring Nurse Source summary:
A Travel Nurse RN First Assist provides critical surgical support by assisting surgeons during procedures, managing surgical instruments, and ensuring patient safety. This role involves close collaboration with the surgical team to maintain a sterile environment and optimize patient outcomes throughout preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases. The position requires a valid RN license, certifications such as ACLS or BLS, and skills in patient monitoring and surgical assistance.
Wellspring Nurse Source is seeking a travel nurse RN First Assist for a travel nursing job in Wausau, Wisconsin.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: First Assist
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 07/14/2025
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Title : First Assistant Registered Nurse (First Assist RN)**
Job Summary :
A First Assistant Registered Nurse (First Assist RN) supports the surgical team by providing direct assistance to the primary surgeon during surgical procedures. The First Assist RN works closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other surgical team members to ensure safe, effective, and sterile surgical interventions. They are responsible for ensuring proper care, managing surgical instruments, providing hemostasis, and ensuring patient safety throughout the operation.
Key Responsibilities :
- Assist surgeons during surgical procedures by providing hands-on support, including retraction, suturing, and controlling bleeding (hemostasis).
- Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and surgical team members to maintain a sterile and safe surgical environment.
- Prepare and manage surgical instruments, ensuring they are sterile and ready for use.
- Assist in positioning and draping patients to ensure optimal access for the surgical procedure.
- Monitor and manage patient vitals, surgical sites, and patient positioning during surgery.
- Ensure the accuracy and integrity of the surgical field by assisting with equipment setup, instrument handling, and sterile practices.
- Recognize and respond to changes in the patient’s condition, such as bleeding, hemodynamic instability, or complications.
- Provide patient care and support during preoperative and postoperative phases, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
- Collaborate with the surgical team to ensure optimal patient outcomes and adherence to surgical protocols and best practices.
- Provide assistance in wound closure, dressing, and other postoperative care activities.
- Document intraoperative care, interventions, and patient progress according to hospital policies.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and continuous education to maintain and enhance surgical skills.
Qualifications :
- Education :
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred; Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) accepted.
- Licensure :
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
- Certification :
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
- Certified Nurse First Assistant (CNFA) preferred
Wellspring Nurse Source Job ID #32759809. 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. Posted job title: RN First Assist
About Wellspring Nurse Source
Wellspring is nurse owned and operated which means that we get you, we stand behind you, and we advocate for you. We are 100% committed to helping you find your best job at the best rate. We are unwavering in our commitment to supporting our clinicians on every step of their travel adventure, assisting with everything from onboarding and payroll to on-the-job clinical support with a dedicated Clinician Success Team. You’re not just a number at Wellspring, you’re a valued member of our family. Join us and experience the Wellspring difference.
Keywords:
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