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Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Sep 8, 2026
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Length: 16 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN First Assist for a CVOR/Cardiac, Vascular, Endovascular, and Thoracic surgery position requiring CSFA, NBSTSA, or NCCSA certification.
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Work in the Operating Room, specifically within CVOR, General OR, Transplant, and Thoracic surgical settings
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Provides first assist support for Cardiac, Vascular, Endovascular, and Thoracic procedures
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1:1 patient ratio during procedures
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Day shift schedule, 3x12 hour shifts from 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM
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Weekend work only required as part of call rotation
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On-call responsibilities include 1 day per week and approximately 1 weekend every 4 weeks, subject to change based on departmental needs
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Floating required within facility and scope of practice, including to the Main OR as needed
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Epic charting system preferred
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Active GA or Compact RN license required at time of consideration
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Current certifications required: ACLS, BLS, and RNFA
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CSFA, NBSTSA, or NCCSA certification required
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Minimum 2 years of experience required
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Cardiac, Vascular, Endovascular, and Thoracic surgical experience required
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Experience with procedures such as CABG, TAVR, LVAD/RVAD, Carotid Endarterectomy, AAA repair, VATS, and Thoracotomy
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Teaching hospital, community hospital, and Trauma Level I/II experience preferred
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Must complete facility privileging process prior to start, which takes approximately 120 days from signature
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First-time travelers are welcome to apply
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Serve as a surgical first assist supporting cardiac, vascular, endovascular, and thoracic procedures
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Candidates will undergo a clinical screening process prior to manager review
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No holiday RTO accepted for this assignment
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Full compliance required to start on time; non-compliance may result in a two-week delay due to bi-weekly orientation scheduling
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Locals accepted at the same rate
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Former Piedmont perm, per diem, or FCSS employees must be away from all Piedmont facilities for one full year before applying as a traveler
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Returning travelers who cancelled or received a DNR must complete one assignment outside Piedmont before reapplying
