Travel Registered Nurse First Assist Job

Embark on a transformative journey as a Registered Nurse First Assist in Saint Louis Missouri where your expertise will directly influence patient outcomes in the operating room. This is more than a role; it is a mission to collaborate with seasoned surgeons guide complex procedures and deliver compassionate high-quality care before during and after surgery. As a First Assist you will leverage technical skill clinical judgment and steady teamwork to support sterile technique hemostasis tissue handling and precise instrument delivery. Your hands-on involvement will be central to successful operations patient safety and streamlined recovery. This position starts April 20 2026 and is built as a weeks-long assignment designed for experienced professionals who thrive in fast-paced ever-changing environments. Your dedication will be rewarded with a competitive weekly pay range of $3092-$3313 and the opportunity to apply your talents across varied surgical settings while maintaining a flexible schedule to match patient needs and personal goals. The arrangement operates without guaranteed hours offering you the autonomy to align work intensity with your professional preferences and life commitments.

Missouris Saint Louis presents a compelling backdrop for your career ascent. The city blends a vibrant urban landscape with lush green spaces historic neighborhoods and a welcoming community spirit. Youll have access to a thriving cultural scene renowned cuisine and an abundance of outdoor activities along the Mississippi River and across nearby parks and trails. Beyond the local appeal there is the exciting possibility to work in multiple locations across the United States expanding your professional network and exposing you to diverse patient populations hospital cultures and specialty practices. This exposure enriches clinical perspective and enhances adaptabilityqualities that are highly valued in advanced surgical nursing. The Missouri backdrop offers a balance of metropolitan resources and Midwestern hospitality making it a prime environment to grow your First Assist skills while enjoying a high quality of life.

In this role you will perform critical responsibilities with precision and care. Key duties include assisting surgeons with exposure retraction hemostasis suturing and wound closure; maintaining strict sterile technique and infection control; preparing operative teams and equipment; verifying patient information documenting intraoperative details and communicating perioperative status to the circulating nurse and surgical team. Youll tailor your approach to each procedure anticipate needs and support rapid decision-making under pressure. The position offers ongoing opportunities for professional development within the First Assist specialty including additional procedural exposure advanced certifications and potential pathway to leadership roles within perioperative services. Youll benefit from a robust package that prioritizes well-being and career growth including a sign-on or completion bonus where applicable housing assistance to ease transition and the chance to extend assignments based on performance hospital needs and personal interest. The travel-oriented nature of the assignment is supported by a dedicated 24/7 help desk and clinical liaison team ensuring you always have dependable guidance troubleshooting and real-time support while you travel with the company.

Our organization is built on a foundation of empowerment and respect for the professionals we serve. Were committed to elevating your career through continuous learning mentorship and a culture that values your input and clinical judgment. Youll join a care-driven community that prioritizes collaborative practice ethical standards and a supportive environment designed to accelerate skill refinement while preserving worklife balance. Whether youre refining first-assist techniques embracing a broader spectrum of surgical specialties or pursuing leadership trajectories within perioperative services youll find opportunities to advance and to contribute meaningfully to patient care journeys. The companys values center on integrity compassion and professional excellence with a practical emphasis on providing resources that enable you to deliver the best possible outcomes for every patient.

If youre ready to bring advanced first-assist competencies to the table and join a company that recognizes and rewards your expertise this is your moment. Apply now to secure a position that prioritizes your professional development offers competitive compensation and supports you with comprehensive onboarding housing assistance and ongoing extension opportunities. Picture yourself thriving in Saint Louiss dynamic medical community while keeping doors open to other exciting locations across the within a framework that emphasizes safety teamwork and the satisfaction of making a tangible difference in peoples lives. Ready to elevate your surgical nursing career and contribute to a culture of excellence Apply today and take the next step in shaping the future of perioperative care.

Note: The hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process.

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About TLC Nursing
TLC Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency pairing Nursing and Allied Health professionals with high-quality travel and local contracts across the U.S.

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Why Travelers Choose TLC

• Competitive weekly pay
• Fast credentialing
• 24/7 recruiter & clinical support
• Nationwide assignments

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Earn up to $1000 per referral no employment required.

EEO Statement
TLC Healthforce is an Equal Opportunity Employer.