Cardiac RNFA First Assistant – Hybrid Cardiac Surgery

University Hospitals; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Competitive hourly rate + incentive

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

Job summary

Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute at UH Cleveland Medical seeks a Nurse – First Assistant (RNFA I) to support cardiac surgeries, including coronary, valve, transplant, and robotic procedures. You will operate under physician supervision for exposure, hemostasis, closure, and intraoperative tasks, with some first-assist duties and regional call coverage across the system.

Requirements include BSN, approved RN program, RNFA course completion, and CNOR certification.

Qualifications

• RN requires BSN and approved RN program.
• Completion of state approved RNFA course is required.
• CNOR certification preferred/required as listed in org docs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in exposure, hemostasis, closure and intraoperative functions.
• Assist primarily as second assistant with some first-assist duties in cardiac surgeries.
• Support regional call and transplant coverage across the system; travel as needed.
• Maintain perioperative PHI security and comply with UH policies.

Skills

Second Call Proficiency

Advanced Life Support

Leadership & Interpersonal Skills

Hand-Eye Coordination

Education

BSN RN

RNFA Course

CNOR Certification

Job description

Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute at UH Cleveland Medical seeks a Nurse – First Assistant (RNFA I) to support cardiac surgeries, including coronary, valve, transplant, and robotic procedures. You will operate under physician supervision for exposure, hemostasis, closure, and intraoperative tasks, with some first-assist duties and regional call coverage across the system.

Requirements include BSN, approved RN program, RNFA course completion, and CNOR certification.