RN First Assist — OR Surgeon Support

Henry Ford Health; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health seeks an RN First Assist in the Operating Room to join our Macomb Hospital team. You will support surgeons intraoperatively, collaborate closely with the OR staff, and help ensure safe, efficient patient care before, during, and after procedures.

The successful candidate will hold an Associate Degree in Nursing with an RN license in Michigan, be enrolled for CRNFA within a year, and have 3 years of RN experience plus BLS certification. CNOR and high-acuity experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Active Michigan RN license.
• 3 years of RN experience with RNFA/CSFA training from a CAAHEP program.
• Current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

RN license Michigan

RNFA/CSFA experience

BLS certification

Education

Associates degree in Nursing

Bachelor's degree in Nursing (preferred)

Tools

CRNFA certification

Job description

Henry Ford Health seeks an RN First Assist in the Operating Room to join our Macomb Hospital team. You will support surgeons intraoperatively, collaborate closely with the OR staff, and help ensure safe, efficient patient care before, during, and after procedures.

The successful candidate will hold an Associate Degree in Nursing with an RN license in Michigan, be enrolled for CRNFA within a year, and have 3 years of RN experience plus BLS certification. CNOR and high-acuity experience preferred.