Travel Nurse RN - First Assist

Job Description & Requirements

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

About Catalytic Solutions

At Catalytic Solutions, we’re redefining what healthcare staffing should feel like. We believe outstanding patient care begins with clinicians who feel supported, respected, and empowered. That’s why we combine personalized recruiter relationships with transparent, tech‑driven processes that make every assignment simple, seamless, and rewarding.

We partner with top healthcare systems nationwide to deliver high-quality travel nurses and allied professionals at competitive rates—while ensuring our clinicians earn industry‑leading pay packages. Behind every placement is our experienced operations team handling compliance, credentialing, and communication so you can focus on delivering exceptional care.

Catalytic Solutions—where clinicians thrive, partners trust us, and healthcare staffing gets smarter.

First Assist RN!

Are you ready to take your nursing career to the next level? We’re looking for an enthusiastic and skilled RN First Assist to join our exciting surgical team!

Monday - Friday, 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM

• Collaborate closely with surgeons and healthcare team members to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• Utilize the nursing process to manage surgical patient care effectively.
• Create and maintain a sterile field while adhering to aseptic principles.
• Prepare and demonstrate proper prepping and draping techniques for various procedures.
• Ensure the proper functioning of surgical equipment, operating within established protocols.
• Perform accurate sponge, sharps, and instrument counts, and communicate results effectively.
• Monitor and control the surgical environment to maintain safety and comfort for patients and associates.
• Administer and document medications in alignment with policy.
• Exercise safe judgment and flexibility in adapting to changes in nursing practice.
• Participate in patient and associate education, identifying teaching needs and readiness to learn.
• Plan and implement safe patient positioning and manage sterile instruments and supplies effectively.
• Competently handle specimens and safeguard patient information.
• Participate in the Universal Protocol/Time‑Out process to ensure patient safety and care.
• Maintain accurate inventory management and stay updated on surgical schedules to ensure appropriate supplies.
• Foster a collaborative environment, recognizing the contributions of all team members.
• Demonstrate proficiency as a first assist, including instrument handling, exposing and managing tissue, and suturing.

• Successful completion of an RNFA program aligning with AORN standards and recognized by the Competency and Credentialing Institute (CCI).
• Minimum of 5 years of operating room experience, including both scrubbing and circulating roles.
• Previous OR experience required for members of the CV team.
• Must hold a current RN license in Texas or a compact state.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required (AHA only).
• CNOR Perioperative Nursing Certificate preferred.

At Cat Sol, we connect dedicated therapists with rewarding assignments across the country. Enjoy competitive pay, seamless onboarding, and a supportive recruiter who’s with you every step of the way. Join us — where your expertise makes a difference every day!

Catalytic Solutions Job  #. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax‑free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:

Registered Nurse First Assist (RNFA),07:00:00-15:00:00

• Benefits start day 1
• Sick pay
• Life insurance
• Referral bonus
• Health savings account
• Discount program
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Wellness and fitness programs
• License and certification reimbursement
• Pet insurance