ZipRecruiter

Log In

Encode

Encode

60 jobs near Columbus, OH

next page

Showing results 1-20

Travel Nurse RN - First Assist - $3,300 per week

Travel Nurse RN - First Assist - $3,300 per week

Encode

Akron, OH • On-site

$3.3K/wk

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 16 days ago

Job description

Encode INC is seeking a travel nurse RN First Assist for a travel nursing job in Akron, Ohio.

Job Description & Requirements
  • Specialty: First Assist
  • Discipline: RN
  • Start Date: 08/02/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 40 hours per week
  • Shift: 8 hours, days
  • Employment Type: Travel

Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) – Open Heart Surgery

Location: Akron, Ohio
Facility: Acute Care Hospital
Assignment Length: 13 Weeks (Potential Extension)
Schedule: 40 Hours per Week
Shift: Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
On-Call: Required
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
 

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) with specialized Cardiovascular/Open Heart Surgery experience to join a high-performing Operating Room team. The ideal candidate will serve as the primary first assistant during complex cardiac surgical procedures, working alongside cardiovascular surgeons to provide exceptional patient care throughout the perioperative process.
 

Key Responsibilities
  • Function as the Primary First Assistant during cardiovascular surgical procedures.
  • Assist with complex open heart surgeries, including:
    • Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
    • Aortic Valve Repair & Replacement
    • Mitral Valve Repair & Replacement
    • Tricuspid Valve Repair & Replacement
    • Ascending Aorta Replacement
    • ECMO procedures
  • Perform endoscopic or open vein harvesting for CABG procedures.
  • Maintain a sterile surgical environment and ensure adherence to infection prevention standards.
  • Collaborate effectively with surgeons, anesthesiologists, perfusionists, and the multidisciplinary surgical team.
  • Monitor patient status before, during, and after surgical procedures.
  • Accurately document surgical interventions and patient care.
  • Participate in the on-call rotation as required.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
  • Graduate of an accredited RN program.
  • Completion of an accredited Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) program.
  • Minimum 2 years of recent RNFA experience with extensive Open Heart/Cardiovascular Surgery experience.
  • Demonstrated experience serving as the primary assistant in cardiac surgical procedures.
  • Experience harvesting veins for CABG procedures is required.
Required Certifications
  • BLS (AHA)
  • ACLS (AHA)
  • PALS
  • NIH Stroke Certification
Required Skills
  • Open Heart Surgery
  • Cardiovascular Operating Room
  • CABG
  • Valve Repair & Replacement
  • ECMO
  • Vein Harvesting
  • Sterile Surgical Technique
  • Intraoperative Patient Care
  • Critical Thinking
  • Team Collaboration
About Encode INC At Encode, we empower organizations and individuals through innovative, human-centric workforce and technology solutions. With decades of experience and a proven track record, we deliver more than just healthcare staffing, we provide integrated, strategic support across industries, with particular strength in federal and government contracts. Benefits
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Vision benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Referral bonus
  • Life insurance
  • Medical benefits

Apply