RN First Assist – Operating Room (Day Shift)

Henry-Ford-Health-2; Clinton Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health is seeking an RN First Assist to join the Operating Room team at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital. The role involves assisting surgeons intraoperatively, supporting perioperative care, and helping maintain an efficient OR environment.

Qualified candidates will hold a Michigan RN license, CRNFA certification, RNFA or CSFA training, and BLS. CNOR is preferred. This is a full-time, day-shift, on-site position in Macomb County, MI.

Qualifications

• Current Michigan RN license.
• Certification as a CRNFA from the Competency and Credentialing Institute (CCI) within one year of employment.
• 3 years of experience as a registered nurse with completion of an RNFA program or CSFA training from a CAAHEP program.
• Current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons intraoperatively, anticipating needs and ensuring instrumentation for procedures.
• Support preoperative and postoperative patient care.
• Collaborate with the surgical team to maintain a safe operating room environment.
• Perform scrub, circulate, and turnover duties when not acting as the first assistant.
• Maintain certification and stay updated on best practices in surgical nursing.

Skills

RN First Assist

Intraoperative support

Surgical instrumentation knowledge

Preop/postop care

Team collaboration

Education

Michigan RN license

CRNFA certification (CCI)

RNFA program / CSFA training (CAAHEP)

BLS certification

CNOR certification

Job description

Henry Ford Health is seeking an RN First Assist to join the Operating Room team at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital. The role involves assisting surgeons intraoperatively, supporting perioperative care, and helping maintain an efficient OR environment.

Qualified candidates will hold a Michigan RN license, CRNFA certification, RNFA or CSFA training, and BLS. CNOR is preferred. This is a full-time, day-shift, on-site position in Macomb County, MI.