Physician Assistant Surgical First Assist / Acute Care APN with RNFA Per Diem

Job in Morrell Corners, Monmouth County, New Jersey, USA

Listing for: Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.

Per diem position
Listed on 2026-08-02

Job specializations:

Nursing
Advanced Practice Nurse/APRN, Nurse Practitioner, Emergency Medicine, ICU Nurse

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 100000 - 180000 USD Yearly USD 100000.00 180000.00 YEAR

Location: Morrell Corners

The Surgical First Assist Physician Assistant or Acute Care APN with RNFA assists, monitors, and manages the day-to-day needs of patients as requested by, in conjunction with, and under the supervision of a physician. Performs the duties and responsibilities of a Physician Assistant according to customary and generally accepted medical standards. On-call is required with this position.

Education,

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

Successful completion of an approved physician's assistant program, accredited by the AMA Council on Medical Education.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms

First Assist experience

Licenses and Certifications

Required:

Physician Assistant License.

National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.

BLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.

AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification.

Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Graduate of an NLN/AACN accredited nursing program.

Master's or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.

Maintains clinical competencies through continuing education and clinical practice.

Experience in a relevant patient care setting (or as regulations dictate).

National Provider Identifier (NPI).

Prescriptive authority through CDS and DEA registration according to New Jersey state law.

Collaborative agreement with physicians on staff.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms

First Assist experience

Licenses & Certifications

Required:

NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License.

Advance Practice Nurse License.

BLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.

Board certified by AANP or ANCC.

AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification.

RNFA Certification and Acute Care Certification or relevant inpatient APN hospital experience.

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Physician Assistant Surgical First Assist ​/ Acute Care APN with RNFA Per Diem

Physician Assistant Surgical First Assist / Acute Care APN with RNFA Per Diem