RN - First Assist (Cert), Per Diem

About the role

Per diem Registered Nurse - First Assist, providing intraoperative support in the Operating Room to ensure safe and successful surgical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform first assisting roles independently alongside surgeons.
• Assist with room setup and teardown to optimize patient flow.
• Maintain hemostasis through direct pressure, instrument use, sutures, ligatures, or chemical agents under surgeon supervision.
• Administer local anesthetics intraoperatively and assist with surgical technical functions.
• Support the surgical team in maintaining a sterile environment and efficient workflow.
• Contribute to patient safety through technical skill and knowledge.

Requirements

• Current Nevada nursing license and OR certification (CNOR) from AORN.
• CRNFA or RNAS-C certification, maintained current.
• CPR/BLS certification; ACLS and PALS if applicable.
• Experience in surgical assisting; knowledge of intraoperative procedures.
• Ability to function interdependently with surgical team within legal scope.

Key Duties

• Assist surgeons intraoperatively to achieve optimal patient outcomes.