Fulltime - Days - OR - 423- Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA)

Murray-Calloway County Hospital; Murray (KY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Excellent low premiums

Job summary

Murray-Calloway County Hospital in Murray, KY is seeking an OR RN/First Assistant (RNFA) to provide perioperative nursing across circulating and first assistant duties, ensuring safe, evidence-based patient care.

Under supervision of OR leadership, the RNFA will participate in call coverage, maintain certifications (BLS, CFA; ACLS/PALS preferred), and hold KY RN licensure; BSN preferred with 6 months RNFA/perioperative experience.

Qualifications

• KY RN licensure required.
• BLS certification required.
• RNFA/RN experience and accredited programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide perioperative nursing as Circulator and First Assistant.
• Participate in department call schedule and coverage.
• Ensure safe, evidence-based patient care throughout perioperative continuum.

Skills

RN Circulator

RN First Assistant

Perioperative care

Education

KY RN licensure or Compact State

BSN preferred

RNFA program graduate

Accredited nursing program graduate

Tools

BLS certification

ACLS/PALS preferred

CFA certification

Job description

Fulltime - Days - OR - 423- Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA)

Job Category: Clinical Support

Requisition Number: FULLT001756

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• Posted : September 18, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Murray, KY 42071, USA

Description

Job Description:

Under the direct supervision of the OR Unit Coordinator, Manager, and Director of Perioperative Services, the OR Registered Nurse/Registered Nurse First Assistant (RN/RNFA) demonstrates proficiency in all aspects of perioperative nursing care, including patient assessment, care planning, implementation, coordination, and evaluation. The RN/RNFA functions in both the circulating nurse and first assistant roles and is responsible for providing safe, efficient, and evidence-based patient care throughout the perioperative continuum.

This position serves as a hybrid role and will fulfill both Registered Nurse Circulator and Registered Nurse First Assistant responsibilities based upon procedural requirements, staffing availability, departmental operational needs, and competency validation.

The RN/RNFA participates in the department call schedule and may be assigned:

• RN Circulator Call
• RN Circulator Back-up Call

Call assignments will be determined by the Director of Perioperative Services or designee based on current staffing levels, case schedules, service line requirements, and departmental needs.

Required Licenses and Certifications:

• BLS certification maintained
• CFA certification maintained
• Current Registered Nurse licensure in Kentucky or Compact State.
• Current BLS certification.
• ACLS and PALS preferred. (Required within first year)
• CRNFA certification preferred and/or maintained as required by departmental standards.
• Demonstrated competency as both an OR Circulator and RN First Assistant
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Graduate of an accredited RNFA program
• Bachelor's degree (BSN) preferred.
• Minimum of six (6) months' recent experience as an RNFA preferred
• Minimum six (6) months recent perioperative nursing experience preferred.

Screening Requirements:

• Drug Screen
• Tuberculosis Test
• Physical Exam
• Respirator Fit
• Medical, Dental and Vision *Excellent Low Premiums! * - No copays or Deductibles when utilizing MCCH services!
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Bereavement
• Bridge Coverage *ZERO premium for self-coverage when enrolled inmedical coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement

Our Mission:

To improve the lives of those we serve by providing outstanding care and services through our confident, compassionate and exceptional healthcare professionals.

Our Vision:

To be chosen by our community and expanded service region based on proven outcomes as the trusted provider to care for their families, friends and neighbors.

Our Values:

Competence, Excellence, Compassion, Respect and Integrity.

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