Registered Nurse / Operating Room (First Assistant)

Job Summary:
Cleveland, Ohio The Operating Room First Assistant (ORFA) is responsible for providing intraoperative technical support under the supervision of the attending physician. The role involves assisting in surgical procedures, ensuring a safe perioperative environment, and demonstrating proficiency in advanced life support equipment. The position supports cardiac surgical cases and involves regional call coverage across the healthcare facility.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Days shift, 8 hours per day, with a minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Certification in nursing, valid state license, ability to demonstrate proficiency in taking second call, knowledge of advanced life support equipment, high degree of hand/eye coordination, and at least 0 years of experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience in cardiac surgery assisting is advantageous.
• Additional Information: The RNFA 1 works under the direction and supervision of the attending physician to assist with exposure, hemostasis, closure, and other intraoperative technical functions. They perform preoperative and postoperative duties to facilitate surgical patient care during the perioperative period, primarily assisting within cardiac surgical cases.

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

Other

As one of the leading suppliers of travel healthcare professionals and a Best of Staffing® Talent Award winner, Cross Country Nurses offers thousands of opportunities for healthcare professionals across the country. We have relationships with more than 2,500 healthcare facilities nationwide and offer excellent compensation and one of the most comprehensive benefits packages in the industry. Have the freedom to decide where you want to work and take your career where you want it to go when you travel with us.