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Job description
Prime Time Healthcare Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN First Assist for a travel nursing job in St. Louis, Missouri.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: First Assist
Discipline: RN
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 13 weeks
40 hours per week
Shift: 10 hours
Employment Type: Travel
Endovascular OR RN First Assistant – St. Louis, Missouri
Facility: Mercy Hospital South
Address: 10010 Kennerly Road, St. Louis, MO 63128
Department: Endovascular Operating Room
Assignment: 13 weeks
Shift: Four 10-hour days, 6:45 AM–5:15 PM
Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours weekly
Openings: One
Offer Process: Auto-offer
EMR: Epic
Trauma Level: Level II
Required Qualifications
Current Missouri RN license or eligible for Missouri licensure
Minimum 1 year of Endovascular OR RNFA experience
AHA BLS
AHA ACLS
Strong vascular anatomy, aseptic technique, exposure and hemostasis skills
Preferred:
CNOR
Surgical scrub experience
Procedures
The RNFA will assist with vascular and endovascular procedures, including:
Amputations
EVAR and TEVAR
TCAR
Open AAA repair
Vascular bypass procedures
Department Details
One traditional OR and one Endovascular OR
Two rooms operate two days per week; one room operates on remaining days
Ratio: One patient per case
Siemens fluoroscopy equipment
Stryker booms and surgical lights
Standard OR equipment
Hospital-provided scrubs
May float to other OR units as needed
Responsibilities
First-assist during endovascular procedures
Circulate and/or scrub as required
Perform perioperative assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation
Assist with patient positioning, preparation, draping and exposure
Use retractors, suction and sponging techniques appropriately
Support hemostasis using manual techniques, instruments and approved agents
Anticipate surgical anatomy, procedural steps and postoperative needs
Maintain sterile technique and identify breaks in asepsis
Coordinate patient care with surgeons, circulators and ancillary departments
Supervise team activities to promote procedure readiness and efficiency
Call and Weekend Coverage
The template lists 24-hour weekend call coverage , although the call field states “none.” This should be confirmed before submission.
Submission Notes
All contingency requests must be included on the submission form
Local candidates are accepted at a reduced local rate
Flu vaccination or a Mercy-approved exemption is required from November 1 through April 1
Flu-vaccine declinations are not accepted
Ideal candidate is reliable, collaborative and team-oriented
About Prime Time Healthcare Nursing
Prime Time Healthcare is a leading provider of traveling healthcare professionals nationwide. Our agency specializes in the placement of RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and Allied Health professionals. Join the fun and experience why healthcare professionals and client facilities are joining the Prime Time TEAM.
Benefits
401k retirement plan
Health savings account
Referral bonus
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
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Worksite address
st. louis, MO, 63146, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.