Certified RNFA — Per Diem Surgical First Assistant

SHEA; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous PTO

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Medical Center in Reno, NV seeks a Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) per diem to support the surgical team in the Operating Room. The RNFA provides intraoperative assistance under the surgeon's direction and works within state nursing practice acts.

Candidates must hold an NV RN license and CNOR; CRNFA or RNAS-C credentials are highly valued. This role offers a flexible per diem schedule and opportunities to advance within Universal Health Services' network.

Qualifications

• Current NV RN license.
• CNOR certification from AORN.
• CRNFA or RNAS-C certification; maintain currency with CNOR.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS where applicable.
• NRP if practicing in obstetrical areas.

Responsibilities

• Performs first assisting role interdependently with surgeon.
• Assists with room setup and teardown to facilitate patient flow.
• Maintains hemostasis under direct supervision using appropriate instruments.
• Delivers local anesthetic injections intraoperatively as required.
• Provides intraoperative technical support to ensure safe operations.

Skills

NV RN License

CNOR certification

CRNFA or RNAS-C

BLS/ACLS/PALS

Education

CNOR & CRNFA/RNAS-C currency required

Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred

Job description

Sierra Medical Center in Reno, NV seeks a Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) per diem to support the surgical team in the Operating Room. The RNFA provides intraoperative assistance under the surgeon's direction and works within state nursing practice acts.

Candidates must hold an NV RN license and CNOR; CRNFA or RNAS-C credentials are highly valued. This role offers a flexible per diem schedule and opportunities to advance within Universal Health Services' network.