RN First Assistant – Perioperative Care Expert

Baptist Health Care; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

Baptist Health Care in Pensacola, FL, is seeking a credentialed RN First Assist (RNFA) to join our perioperative team. The RNFA will circulate and provide first assist duties under surgeon supervision, ensuring safe, efficient operative care and adherence to regulatory standards.

The successful candidate will have OR experience, Florida RN licensure or eligible compact state, BLS, and RNFA certification, with the ability to coordinate with surgical and anesthesia teams and support instrument and

Qualifications

• Licensure as a Florida-licensed Registered Nurse or eligible compact state
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers
• Certified RN First Assistant (RNFA) certificate

Responsibilities

• Performs circulating RN role by assessing and coordinating perioperative care
• Implements RNFA duties including retraction, tissue handling, hemostasis and suturing
• Maintains sterile environment and aseptic techniques
• Assists with patient positioning and prepping during surgery
• Ensures equipment and supplies readiness and availability
• Collaborates with surgical and anesthesia teams to optimize procedural flow

Skills

OR experience

RN First Assist

Scrub and circulating

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Technical Diploma/Certificate Nursing

Associates Degree Nursing

Bachelor's Degree Nursing

Job description

Baptist Health Care in Pensacola, FL, is seeking a credentialed RN First Assist (RNFA) to join our perioperative team. The RNFA will circulate and provide first assist duties under surgeon supervision, ensuring safe, efficient operative care and adherence to regulatory standards.

The successful candidate will have OR experience, Florida RN licensure or eligible compact state, BLS, and RNFA certification, with the ability to coordinate with surgical and anesthesia teams and support instrument and