Travel Nurse RN - First Assist

Talent Burst, Inc is seeking a travel nurse RN First Assist for a travel nursing job in Longview, Texas.

• Specialty:
  First Assist
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  03/02/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Travel RN – First Assist (RNFA)

Location: Longview, TX 75601
Assignment Type: Travel / Full-Time
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Credentialing: Direct credentialing with facility ( up to 90 days )

The RN First Assist (RNFA) is a perioperative Registered Nurse who works collaboratively with the surgeon and surgical team to support optimal patient outcomes. The RNFA practices in an expanded intraoperative role under the direction of the surgeon and does not concurrently function as the scrub nurse while first assisting.

• CVOR and EVH experience – REQUIRED

• Minimum 5 years of Operating Room experience

• Must be comfortable circulating, scrubbing, and first assist roles

• Previous CV team OR experience required

• Assist the surgeon intraoperatively, including exposure, tissue handling, hemostasis, and suturing

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, reassessments, and documentation

• Maintain sterile field and adhere to aseptic technique

• Prepare, operate, and troubleshoot surgical equipment

• Perform and document sponge, sharps, and instrument counts

• Administer medications per policy

• Ensure safe patient positioning and environmental controls

• Participate in Universal Protocol/Time-Out procedures

• Handle specimens accurately and per policy

• Support inventory management and surgical scheduling needs

• Maintain patient and staff safety with high-risk equipment

• Collaborate effectively with surgeons, anesthesia, and perioperative staff

• Participate in patient, family, and staff education as appropriate

• Completion of an RNFA program meeting AORN standards and accepted by CCI

• Current RN License (Texas or Compact)

• BLS (AHA only)

• ACLS (AHA only)

• CNOR – Perioperative Nursing Certification

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM

• No call or weekends specified

• Full-Time Travel Assignment

Talent Burst Job  # . Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: 12101 - Travel: RN - First Assist I

Talent Burst Health & Life Sciences is an established provider of healthcare workforce solutions, servicing healthcare facilities across the United States for over 15 years. As a Joint Commission Certified Agency, our commitment to quality, integrity, and exceptional service has made us a trusted name in the healthcare staffing landscape.

Our mission is to bridge the gap between healthcare professionals seeking fulfilling opportunities and healthcare organizations striving to maintain their high standards of care. We are committed to providing top-notch healthcare professionals with access to facilities where they can focus on delivering exceptional patient care and thrive.

Whether you're a nurse, allied health professional, or administrative personnel, we have the expertise to match your skills and aspirations with the perfect placement.