RN First Assist - Full Time

About the Role

Provides intra-operative assistance to the surgical team, collaborating with surgeons and healthcare staff to perform surgical procedures, including assessment, planning, and advanced nursing care. Participates in a regional on-call rotation to support elective, emergent, and urgent surgeries.

Responsibilities

• Performs pre-operative assessments and collaborates on care plans.
• Provides technical assistance during surgery, including instrument handling, tissue management, hemostasis, suturing, and assisting with surgical exposure.
• Supports post-operative patient evaluation and care according to protocols.
• Assists with room setup, patient transport, positioning, and sterile field maintenance.
• Participates in patient education, room turnover, and ensures a safe surgical environment.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years peri-operative scrubbing and circulating experience or 1 year as an RNFA.
• Completion of an AORN-recognized RNFA program and certification.
• Oregon RN license, Nurse Operating Room Certificate, and BLS certification.
• Maintains CNOR and RN licensure with ongoing continuing education.
• Ability to participate in fair share on-call rotation.

Preferred Qualifications

• CRNFA certification.
• ACLS certification.