Perioperative Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA)

Mercy; Concord (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy is seeking an experienced RNFA to join our surgical team in California. This role provides advanced perioperative nursing care, including pre-op assessment and intraoperative first assist duties in collaboration with surgeons, anesthesia, and multidisciplinary staff.

You will support complex procedures, ensure patient safety, maintain sterile technique, and contribute to quality initiatives and innovations in patient care within a supportive, compassionate culture.

Qualifications

• Advanced perioperative nursing experience
• Ability to assist intraoperatively alongside surgeons
• Strong collaboration with anesthesia and multidisciplinary staff

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-op assessment and planning
• Act as intraoperative first assistant during procedures
• Perform post-op evaluation and contribute to postoperative care
• Support complex surgical procedures and promote patient safety
• Maintain sterile technique and prevent infection
• Support quality initiatives and innovations in patient care

Skills

Perioperative nursing care

Intraoperative first assist

Pre-op assessment

Post-op evaluation

Collaboration with surgeons

Job description

Mercy, a leading healthcare organization, is seeking an experienced RNFA to join our surgical team. In this role, you will provide advanced perioperative nursing care, including pre-op assessment, intraoperative first assist, and post-op evaluation. Working closely with surgeons, anesthesia, and multidisciplinary staff, you will support complex procedures, ensure safety, maintain sterile technique, and promote optimal outcomes. Mercy offers a collaborative, compassionate culture with robust clinical resources, ongoing education, and opportunities to participate in quality initiatives and innovations in patient care.