Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) - CVOR and EVH Experience Required

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

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

Job Description

The RN First Assistant (RNFA) is a perioperative registered nurse who collaborates with the surgical team to achieve optimal patient outcomes. The RNFA possesses the necessary knowledge, judgment, and skills required for the expanded role and practices under the direction of the surgeon.

Responsibilities

• Manage surgical patient care delivery utilizing the nursing process.
• Complete and document patient assessments and create multidisciplinary plans of care.
• Create and maintain a sterile field and initiate corrective actions as needed.
• Perform instrument counts and ensure all counts are accurate.
• Administer and document medications per organizational policies.
• Participate in the Universal Protocol/Time-Out process.
• Demonstrate competency to provide first assistant duties, including tissue handling and suturing.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Successful completion of an RNFA program meeting AORN standards.
• At least 5 years of OR experience, including scrubbing and circulating.
• Current RN License in Texas or compact state.
• BLS and ACLS Certifications (AHA only).
• CNOR Perioperative Nursing Certificate.

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:

• SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
• SIA’s Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023
• Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
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• We've earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!

Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!