Travel Registered Nurse First Assist Job

Healthforce•City of Rochester, NY

4d•$3,682 - $4,048•Onsite

About The Position

This is a travel assignment for a Registered Nurse – First Assist (RNFA) in Rochester, NY, with a contract duration of 17 weeks. The role involves supporting cardiac surgery teams, including exposure and closing duties, vein harvesting for CABG, and involvement in a range of complex cardiac cases. The position is in a hospital setting and requires flexibility with shift hours and potential on-call responsibilities.

Requirements

NYS Registered Nurse license (active)
2 years of cardiac RNFA experience
AHA BLS certification
AHA ACLS certification
CNOR certification
Telemetry competency

Responsibilities

Provide intraoperative RNFA support, including chest exposure and closing as required
Independently perform vein harvesting for CABG procedures
Scrub and circulate complex cardiac cases when needed; assist with DaVinci robotic cases if applicable
Support a range of cardiac procedures, including CABGs, structural heart cases (e.g., Bentall), minimally invasive valve surgery, and heart failure cases (e.g., Impella)
Work with heart transplant teams when applicable; participate in telemetry and postoperative care as directed
Maintain strict sterile technique, protect patient safety, and coordinate with the surgical team and anesthesia
Document perioperative care and ensure accurate reporting of patient status and procedure details