Registered Nurse - First Assist

ProLink; Templeton (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

ProLink in California seeks a Registered Nurse First Assistant to provide advanced surgical support, assisting surgeons with suturing, hemostasis, tissue handling, and perioperative care in operating room settings. The ideal candidate has strong perioperative nursing experience and comfort working under pressure during complex procedures.

Responsibilities include preparing sterile OR fields and instruments, monitoring patient vitals, documenting care in Epic, ensuring infection control and asset

Qualifications

• RN with perioperative nursing experience.
• Proficient in intraoperative sensing and patient positioning.
• CNOR or perioperative certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons with suturing and hemostasis.
• Prepare operating rooms with sterile instruments.
• Monitor patient vitals during surgery.
• Document care in EHR systems such as Epic.
• Maintain sterile fields and infection control.
• Collaborate with surgical teams to ensure patient safety.

Skills

perioperative nursing

surgical procedures

team collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) with perioperative focus

Job description

Overview

The RN First Assistant provides advanced surgical support to surgeons. RNFAs suture, harvest veins, and expose in ORs. The ideal candidate will have expertise in perioperative nursing and surgical procedures, with experience in operating room settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons with suturing and hemostasis.
• Prepare operating rooms with sterile instruments.
• Monitor patient vital signs during surgery.
• Document care in EHR systems like Epic.
• Maintain sterile fields and infection control.
• Collaborate with surgical teams.

This role is crucial for surgical precision and patient safety. Experienced nurses with surgical skills are invited to apply for this RN First Assistant position.