Travel Nurse RN - First Assist - $3,423 per week

Wellspring Nurse Source is seeking a travel nurse RN First Assist for a travel nursing job in Atlanta, Georgia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: First Assist
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• Duration: 16 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA)

We are seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) to join our dynamic team in a challenging and rewarding role. This position offers the opportunity to provide essential surgical support as part of a highly skilled team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in various surgical procedures within the CVOR, General OR, Transplant, and Thoracic areas.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including Respiratory Services and Interpretation Services.
• Maintain patient safety and comfort throughout the surgical experience, adhering to all protocols and procedures.
• Handle charting and documentation using the preferred Epic system.

Shift Details

• Day shift with a schedule of 3x12-hour shifts (06:30 - 19:00).
• No block schedules available.
• Floating may be required within the facility and to the Main OR as needed.
• On-call responsibilities one day a week and one weekend approximately every four weeks.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA).
• 1:1 patient ratio experience.
• Hard stop requirements include experience in Cardiac, Vascular, Endovascular, and Thoracic procedures.
• Preferred certifications: ACLS, BLS, RNFA.
• Experience with preferred vascular procedures including:
  • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm repair
  • Carotid Endarterectomy
  • Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
• Experience in a teaching hospital and community hospital settings is preferred.

Patient Demographics

• Care for adult and geriatric populations.
• Support patients undergoing a variety of cardiac, vascular, endovascular, thoracic operations.

Additional Information

• Agency Request Time Off (RTO) Guidelines:
  • 14-week contracts: 10 days of RTO.
  • 26-week contracts: 17 days of RTO with specific restrictions on holidays and weekends.
• Full compliance is required to start on time, with potential orientation hours depending on contract length.
• Local candidates are welcome at the same rate.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced RNFA to further their career in a collaborative environment that fosters growth and innovation. If you meet the qualifications and possess the preferred skills, we encourage you to apply.

Wellspring Nurse Source Job ID #37486833. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN First Assist

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