Registered Nurse (RN) - First Assist

DayToDay Health; Belleville (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Plans

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

DayToDay Health seeks a Registered Nurse First Assist (RNFA) to join the surgical team in the operating room. You will provide specialized intraoperative care, assist surgeons, monitor responses, and contribute to patient safety and outcomes.

This role requires strong clinical judgment, teamwork, and the ability to translate research into practice. Based in the hospital’s operating room, the RNFA will participate in preoperative assessments, develop care plans, and support ongoing professional

Qualifications

• RN license required.
• 2-5 years of experience.
• BSN degree required.
• Preferred certifications: Certified First Assistant, CNOR, or Certified RN First Assist.
• No supervisory experience needed.

Responsibilities

• Deliver intraoperative patient care.
• Perform preoperative assessments.
• Analyze data and communicate patient outcomes.
• Assist surgeons directly.
• Monitor patient responses.
• Administer medications.
• Develop individualized care plans.
• Participate in professional development.
• Advocate for patient safety.
• Contribute to team efficiency.

Skills

Strong clinical judgment

Teamwork

Communication

Ethical decision-making

Data-driven i.e. research integration

Education

BSN

RN license

Job description

Role: The Registered Nurse First Assist (RNFA) provides specialized perioperative care as a collaborative team member during surgical procedures in the operating room.

• Responsibilities: Deliver intraoperative patient care, perform preoperative assessments, analyze data, and communicate patient outcomes. Assist surgeons directly, monitor patient responses, administer medications, and develop individualized care plans. Participate in professional development, advocate for patient safety, and contribute to team efficiency.
• Qualifications: Requires an RN license, 2-5 years of experience, and a BSN degree. Preferred certifications include Certified First Assistant, CNOR, or Certified RN First Assist. No supervisory experience needed.
• Skills: Strong clinical judgment, teamwork, communication, and ethical decision-making. Ability to evaluate patient progress and integrate research into practice.

Additional details: The role is based in the Operating Room at a hospital recognized for nursing excellence, with benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, tuition assistance, paid time off, and a sign-on bonus. The position involves call requirements and offers competitive pay.