REGISTERED NURSE - FIRST ASSIST CERT. (FT VARIED)

Universal Health Services; Henderson (NV); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational and tuition reimbursement

401k with company match

Medical, Dental, Vision and Rx with HS

Employee discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Universal Health Services' West Henderson Hospital in the Las Vegas area is seeking a Specialized Registered Nurse to support the surgical team in the Operating Room and similar settings, assisting the surgeon with intraoperative tasks beyond standard RN scope and ensuring patient safety.

Candidates should have an Associates Degree in Nursing (BSN preferred), minimum two years perioperative nursing experience, and CNOR/CRNFA certifications; CRNFA must be obtained within 2 years of hire.

Qualifications

• Education: Associates Degree in Nursing; BSN preferred.
• Two years perioperative nursing experience.
• CNOR and CRNFA certifications required.
• CRNFA must be obtained within 2 years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized RN assistance to the surgical team in the Operating Room and similar settings.
• Assist the surgeon with intraoperative procedures beyond standard RN practice.
• Collaborate with the surgeon and team to ensure patient safety and optimal outcomes.
• Comply with state laws and nursing practice acts; RNFA scope may not replace scrub nurse duties.

Skills

Specialized surgical nursing

Intraoperative assistance

Education

Associates Degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

CNOR certification

CRNFA certification

Job description

Responsibilities

West Henderson Hospital is our seventh acute care hospital in The Valley Health System. It is located at the southwest corner of Raiders Parkway and St. Rose Parkway, near the Las Vegas Raiders' headquarters. The 150-bed hospital is equipped to care for patients with a variety of medical needs. Services available include emergency care, cardiac care, neurology care, surgery, gastroenterology and inpatient care for medical needs such as pneumonia. Hospital services include:

• Emergency care, 24/7


• Advanced cardiac services, including cardiac catheterization labs


• Interventional radiology lab for diagnosis and treatment of other medical conditions


• Neurology care


• Surgical procedures for general surgery, orthopedics and weight loss


• Gastroenterology/endoscopy procedures


• Advanced imaging


• Laboratory services


• Respiratory services


• Inpatient nursing

https://jobs.uhsinc.com/the-valley-health-system

The Valley Health System (\"VHS\") is an integrated system of care in Las Vegas and Southern Nevada comprised of acute care hospitals, physician practices and a variety of outpatient services. We focus on clearly defined goals designed to bring about exemplary patient care. Since 1979, we have been providing care to the more than two million people living in Southern Nevada and its surrounding communities. VHS is committed to training the next generation of healthcare providers including physicians, nurses, therapists and others in the allied health support services. The talent and dedication of the over 10,000 employees of VHS is what makes the company unique. VHS is owned and operated by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc.(\"UHS\").

About Universal Health Services One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World's Most Admired Companies and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.

Benefit Highlights:

• A rewarding and engaging work environment


• Market competitive compensation and generous paid time off


• Time Off Benefit Opt Out Program in exchange for a 9% differential in pay


• Educational and tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year


• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program


• Employee Referral Bonus opportunities


• Career growth and development opportunities within the hospital and VHS


• Comprehensive insurance benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug coverage, plus HSA savings account


• Additional insurance options such as life insurance, dependent life insurance, supplemental life insurance, accident insurance and critical illness insurance


• Voluntary benefits including Auto, Home, and Pet Insurance


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that offers resources for emotional health, everyday living, caregiving, personal well-being, legal and financial consultations and work-related issues available to all employees and their family members


• Additional health and wellness benefits such as RethinkCare, Inflection, Sword Thrive, and Livongo


• Adoption & Fertility Assistance programs


• 401k with company match


• Discounted UHS stock purchase plan


• Exclusive employee discounts on electronics, entertainment, health & wellness, and more


• More Information is available on our Benefits Guest website: benefits.uhsguest.com

Disclaimer: Benefits may vary depending upon employment status, position, and effective date during employment.

Job Description:

Services as a Specialized Registered Nurse who provides the surgical team with assistance within the Operating Room and other similar settings. Assists the surgeon with specific intraoperative procedures that are beyond the scope of practice for registered nurses without RNFA education and training. Functions interdependently with the surgeon and applies knowledge, skill, and judgement necessary to assist the surgeon in performing a safe operation that yields optimal results for the patient. functions with the state laws regarding surgical assisting and the state nursing practice act. The Certified RNFA does not concurrently function as the scrub nurse.

Qualifications

Shift: FULL TIME VARIED

Education:

Minimum: Associates Degree in Nursing, BSN preferred. Nurses without a BSN may be grandfathered into this job if current with both CNOR and CRNFA certifications.

Experience: Minimum of two (2) years perioperative nursing.

License/Certification: CNOR and CRNFA

Other:

CRNFA must be obtained within 2 years, if not present on hire.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.