RN First Assistant, Cardiac Surgery
Listed on 2026-08-05
-
Nursing
RN Nurse, Healthcare Nursing, Surgical Assistant, Operating Room Nurse
Job Title
RN First Assistant
Job DescriptionProvides direct patient care in the surgical environment and works collaboratively with the surgeon and other team members to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Works under the direct supervision of the surgeon during the intraoperative phase. The RN First Assistant (RNFA) may not concurrently function as the Scrub Nurse while functioning as an RNFA.
BenefitsOpportunities for you!
- Consecutively recognized as a top employer by Forbes
- Direct impact on quality patient care
- Comprehensive relocation package and concierge service
- Progressive sign-on incentive paid over time for eligible candidates
- Time and a half after 8 hrs +
- Free Continuing Education and certification including BLS, ACLS and PALS
- Tuition reimbursement, education programs, and scholarships
- Vacation time starts building on Day 1, and builds with your seniority
- 403(b) retirement plan with up to 7% matching contributions
- Free parking and electric charging
- Great food options with on-demand ordering
Commitment to diversity and inclusion is a cornerstone of our culture are welcome as valued members of our community.
We know that our ability to provide the highest level of care is through taking care of our incredible teams. Learn more on our Benefits page.
QualificationsEducation
• Bachelor's Degree required
• Successful completion of an RNFA program that meets the Association of Perioperative RN (AORN) standards required
• Credentialed by the CHS Medical Staff Office as an Allied Health Professional and privileged to perform RN First Assistant standardized procedures required
Experience
• 1 year of relevant experience in area of specialty required
Licenses and Certifications
• RN - Current and valid Registered Nurse license to work within the state of California required
• BLS - Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers by American Heart Association (AHA) required
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification required within 180 days of hire or transfer into position
• CNOR - Certified Operating Room Nurse from the Competency and Credentialing Institute (CCI) required
• CRNFA - Certified RN First Assistant preferred
Disclaimers• Pay ranges listed are an estimate and subject to change.
• If any bonuses are noted, they are only applicable to external hires meeting criteria.
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).