RN First Assistant – Per Diem | Surgical Support

Endocrine News; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 82,656 - 137,760; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, vision, prescription

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Career development within UHS

Job summary

Sierra Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse – First Assistant for a per‑diem opportunity. The RN will support the surgical team in the operating room and related settings, performing tasks beyond standard nursing scope with RNFA education and training.

This role works with the surgeon on intra‑operative and post‑operative tasks, in compliance with state laws. The Certified RNFA does not simultaneously serve as the scrub nurse; current CNOR and related certifications are required for

Qualifications

• Current Nevada license to practice as a Registered Nurse.
• CNOR certification required for RNFA role.
• CRNFA or RNAS‑C; maintain currency with CNOR and credentialed status.
• Grandfather clause available if bachelor’s degree not held, with current CNOR and CRNFA/RNAS‑C.
• American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, and PALS (if obstetrics) as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeon in the operating room in a first‑assistant role.
• Help with room setup and teardown to facilitate patient flow.
• Maintain hemostasis with appropriate instruments and techniques under supervision.
• Administer post‑operative local anesthetic injections as directed.
• Provide intra‑operative support and technical functions under surgeon guidance.

Skills

RN First Assistant

CNOR

CRNFA/RNAS-C

Education

CNOR certification

RNAS‑C / CRNFA certification

Elements of CNOR currency

Job description

Sierra Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse – First Assistant for a per‑diem opportunity. The RN will support the surgical team in the operating room and related settings, performing tasks beyond standard nursing scope with RNFA education and training.

This role works with the surgeon on intra‑operative and post‑operative tasks, in compliance with state laws. The Certified RNFA does not simultaneously serve as the scrub nurse; current CNOR and related certifications are required for