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TNAA TotalMed RN

Travel RN First Assist

Norfolk, VA · On-site

Specialty: First Assist * Discipline: RN * Duration: 13 weeks * 36 hours per week * Shift: 12 hours, rotating * Employment Type: Travel Requirements*: ACLS, BLS, PALS, 2 Years * Additional ...

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What is an afternoon RN first assist?

Afternoon RN First Assistants are registered nurses who work primarily in the afternoon and assist surgeons during surgical procedures. They are specially trained to provide intraoperative care, including tasks such as suturing, controlling bleeding, and handling surgical instruments. Their role is critical for ensuring patient safety and supporting the surgical team, especially during afternoon or later shifts. These nurses generally hold additional certifications in perioperative nursing and first assist duties.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be an afternoon RN first assist?

To excel as an Afternoon RN First Assist, you need a registered nursing license, perioperative experience, and completion of a First Assistant certification program such as CNOR or CRNFA. Familiarity with surgical instruments, sterile techniques, and electronic health record (EHR) systems is typically required. Strong attention to detail, teamwork, and effective communication are essential soft skills for this role. These skills ensure safe and efficient surgical procedures, optimal patient outcomes, and seamless collaboration with surgical teams.

What are common challenges faced by an afternoon RN first assist, and how can they be managed?

As an Afternoon RN First Assist, you may encounter challenges such as adjusting to variable surgical schedules, managing post-operative patient care during shift transitions, and ensuring clear communication between surgical teams and evening staff. Effective time management and strong collaboration skills are essential to provide continuity of care and address any complications that arise late in the day. Proactively communicating with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nursing staff helps streamline workflows and maintain patient safety, even as the hospital environment becomes quieter in the afternoon and evening hours.

What is the difference between Afternoon Rn First Assist vs Afternoon Surgical Tech?

AspectAfternoon Rn First AssistAfternoon Surgical Tech
CredentialsRegistered Nurse (RN) license, First Assist certificationSurgical Technologist certification (CST), OR experience
Work EnvironmentOperating rooms, assisting surgeons during proceduresOperating rooms, preparing instruments and assisting surgical team
Employer & IndustryHospitals, surgical centers, healthcare providersHospitals, outpatient surgical centers, clinics

Afternoon Rn First Assist and Afternoon Surgical Tech roles both work in surgical environments, but the RN First Assist provides direct surgical assistance with patient care and has RN licensure, while Surgical Techs focus on preparing instruments and supporting the surgical team. The RN First Assist typically requires advanced certifications and licenses, whereas Surgical Techs need specialized training and certification. Both roles are essential in supporting surgical procedures in healthcare settings.

What cities in Virginia are hiring for Afternoon Rn First Assist jobs?

Cities in Virginia with the most Afternoon Rn First Assist job openings:

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Infographic showing various Afternoon Rn First Assist job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 53% Full Time, 35% Part Time, and 12% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution.

Travel RN First Assist

MedPro Healthcare Staffing

Norfolk, VA • On-site

Contractor

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 16 days ago

Job description

MedPro Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN First Assist for a travel nursing job in Norfolk, Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements
  • Specialty: First Assist
  • Discipline: RN
  • Start Date: 09/21/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, days
  • Employment Type: Travel

MedPro Healthcare Staffing, a Joint Commission-certified staffing agency, is seeking a quality First Assistant Registered Nurse (RNFA) for a travel assignment with one of our top healthcare clients.

 

Requirements

  • Eighteen months of recent experience in an Acute Care Perioperative Nursing practice as both a scrub and circulating nurse
  • Active RN License
  • Degree from an accredited nursing program
  • Successful completion of an RNFA program that meets AORN recommended education standards for RN First Assistant programs
  • BLS, ACLS, CNOR Certifications

Benefits

  • Weekly pay and direct deposit
  • Full coverage of all credentialing fees
  • Private housing or housing allowance
  • Group Health insurance for you and your family
  • Company-paid life and disability insurance
  • Travel reimbursement
  • 401(k) matching
  • Unlimited Referral Bonuses up to $1,000

Duties Responsibilities

First Assistant Nurses offer the skills needed to provide surgical preoperative patient care management, intraoperative surgical first assisting and postoperative patient care management

  • Assist surgeon by performing technical functions during surgery, including intra-operative retraction, homeostasis, tissue manipulation, and wound closure.
  • Provide direct patient care as part of the perioperative role, by acting as first assistant to the surgeon during operative procedures.
  • The First assisting nurse / RNFA will perform first assisting under the direct supervision of the primary surgeon.
  • The RNFA will immediately communicate any patient care issues verbally to the surgeon.

About Agency

MedPro Healthcare Staffing is a Joint Commission certified provider of contract staffing services. Since 1983, we have placed nursing and allied travelers in top healthcare facilities nationwide. Join us today for your very own MedPro Experience®.

If qualified and interested, please call for immediate consideration.


MedPro Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, disability, marital status or veteran status.

Key Words: Registered Nurse, RN, First Assistant, Contract Nurse, Travel Nurse, Agency RN, Travel RN, Nursing, Contract, Perioperative Nurse, RNFA


*Weekly payment estimates are intended for informational purposes only and include a gross estimate of hourly wages and reimbursements for meal, incidental, and housing expenses. Your recruiter will confirm your eligibility and provide additional details.


MedPro Job ID #a0Fcx00000TnaWHEAZ. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: First Assistant Registered Nurse Nursing: First Assist.

About MedPro Healthcare Staffing

At MedPro Healthcare Staffing, we believe no one cares more for caregivers than we do. Our mission is simple: you focus on your patients, and we’ll take care of the rest.

As a Joint Commission-certified leader in temporary and contract healthcare staffing since 1983, MedPro has proudly connected nursing and allied travelers with top healthcare facilities across the nation. With thousands of job opportunities available nationwide, we make it easy to find assignments that align with your goals and lifestyle.

Our on-staff clinical support team—alongside a compassionate group of experienced recruiters—provides hands-on guidance every step of the way. From Day 1 medical benefits and a 401(k) plan to personalized career support, we’re committed to ensuring every professional we serve feels valued, cared for, and empowered to succeed.

Guided by a CEO who is a Registered Nurse, MedPro is built on a foundation of clinical insight and genuine compassion for the caregiving community. Through The MedPro Experience®, we deliver travel assignments that are rewarding, memorable, and designed to help you DREAM big, EXPLORE often, and ACHIEVE greatness.

Benefits

  • Day 1 medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family
  • Weekly pay and direct deposit
  • Unlimited Referral Bonuses starting at $500
  • On Staff Clinical Support Team
  • Access to nationwide travel assignments
  • MPX+ Mobile app -24/7 real-time access to jobs, credentials, assignment details, and more
  • Full coverage of all credentialing fees
  • Private housing or housing allowance
  • Tax Free Per Diems, Housing Stipends and Travel Reimbursements
  • Company-paid life and disability insurance
  • Travel reimbursement
  • 401(k) matching
Benefits
  • Weekly pay
  • Referral bonus
  • Employee assistance programs
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About MedPro Healthcare Staffing

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At MedPro Healthcare Staffing, we are committed to placing travel nurses and allied professionals on rewarding assignments throughout the country, caring for each as part of our team, while having fun along the way. Founded in 1983, MedPro is a Joint Commission certified, leading provider of contract staffing services including travel nursing and allied health to facilities throughout the U.S. Our wide array of clients includes acute and long-term post-acute hospitals, government facilities, and medical laboratories.

Industry

Recruiting and staffing services

Company size

501 - 1,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Sunrise, FL, US

Year founded

1983

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