Travel Registered Nurse First Assist Job
Cardiac Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) – Travel assignment in Rochester, NY. Start 09/14/2026 for 17 weeks, 12-hour shifts (3x12). Weekly pay range $3,855-$4,106. No guaranteed hours. Work in a cardiac OR within a surgical services environment, supporting CABG and related complex cardiac procedures.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $3,855-$4,106 per week
- Contract duration: 17 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour shifts (3x12)
- Start date: 09/14/2026
- Setting: Cardiac OR in an acute care surgical environment
- On-call responsibilities per unit need
Responsibilities
- Provide RNFA support in the cardiac OR: assist with chest exposure and closure; independently harvest vein grafts for CABG when required
- Assist with DaVinci robotic cases when available; scrub and circulate complex cardiac procedures (CABG, structural heart cases such as Bentall, minimally invasive valve procedures)
- Participate in heart transplant cases when applicable; support perioperative patient care and instrumentation management
- Maintain sterile technique, infection control, and readiness of instruments and equipment; collaborate with surgeon, anesthesia, and perfusion teams
- Document perioperative activities and monitor patient status across all phases of surgery
- May assume on-call duties as required by unit needs
Requirements
- NYS RN license (Active)
- BLS and ACLS certifications (American Heart Association)
- CNOR certification
- Two (2) years of cardiac RNFA experience
- Telemetry competency; ability to work in a cardiac OR environment
- Demonstrated ability to assist with chest exposure and closing; vein harvesting capability preferred
Benefits and Support
- Dedicated recruiter support throughout the assignment
- Credentialing assistance to facilitate start
- Travel coordination and scheduling support
- Payroll processing and direct deposit options
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