Cardiovascular Surgery RN First Assistant - $30K Sign-On

Ochsner Health; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Ochsner Health in Covington, LA, is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) to support the Cardiovascular Surgery team in a full-time role. The RNFA will work directly with surgeons during cardiovascular procedures, providing intraoperative support in scrub and first-assist capacities.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years OR experience, an active RN license, BLS, and ideally RNFA and CNOR credentials.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (required).
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing (preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years of operating room experience (required).
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in state of practice.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.
• Completion of an RNFA program (preferred).
• CNOR certification (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide intraoperative assistance to surgeons during cardiovascular procedures.
• Maintain sterile technique and assist in instrument handling.
• Perform scrub and first-assist roles as required.
• Support patient care before, during, and after surgery in a high-acuity environment.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

RN license (state of practice)

Tools

CNOR certification

Job description

Ochsner Health in Covington, LA, is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) to support the Cardiovascular Surgery team in a full-time role. The RNFA will work directly with surgeons during cardiovascular procedures, providing intraoperative support in scrub and first-assist capacities.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years OR experience, an active RN license, BLS, and ideally RNFA and CNOR credentials.