Overview
Registered Nurse – First Assist (RNFA) travel assignment in Pittsfield, MA. Start date 09/28/2026 for a Weeks-long assignment in an acute-care operating room setting. Weekly pay range: $3,253–$3,460 per week. Guaranteed hours: 0.0. Shift: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM with on-call as needed. The role supports perioperative care in a hospital OR, with duties focused on RN First Assistant responsibilities and intraoperative patient management. The RNFA will be required to float to the main OR as needed during the assignment.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $3,253–$3,460 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 0.0
- Contract duration: Weeks
- Shift: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
- Start date: 09/28/2026
- Setting: Acute hospital operating room (OR) environment
- On-call coverage as needed; float to main OR as required
Responsibilities
- Provide RN First Assistant support during surgical procedures, including tissue handling, exposure, retraction, hemostasis, suction, and assistance under the surgeon’s direction
- Maintain an accurate and sterile field; assist with instrument handling and wound closure per perioperative protocol
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia, and circulating staff to optimize efficiency and patient safety
- Anticipate intraoperative needs, manage/supply surgical instruments, and ensure equipment readiness for cases
- Participate in case preparation and intraoperative documentation as assigned; contribute to patient safety and procedural quality
- Primary shift follows 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM schedule with on-call coverage as needed; float to main OR at designated site when required
Requirements
- Licensure: Active Massachusetts RN license (conditional licenses accepted) in hand at submission
- Certifications: CNOR, ACLS, BLS required
- Experience: Minimum 3 years of RNFA experience; acute hospital OR experience preferred
- Education: RN degree required; specific degree level not defined in posting
- Additional: COVID-19 vaccination with current booster required (no exemptions); ability to work in an acute OR setting and to float to main OR as needed
Benefits and Support
- Assignment coordination and travel support provided by Healthforce Healthcare LLC
- Credentialing and onboarding facilitation
- Dedicated point of contact for scheduling and questions during the assignment
- On-site clinical support and resources as available; standard eligibility and compliance requirements apply
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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.
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