RN First Assistant — Perioperative OR Specialist

Piedmont Healthcare; Norcross (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital is seeking a skilled RN First Assistant to deliver safe, high-quality perioperative care across the OR and related areas. The role requires CNOR and BLS certification, with AORN-RN FA training and relevant experience in perioperative nursing.

The incumbent will function as RN first assistant and may act as RN circulator, supporting a patient-family centered approach and collaborating with the surgical team to ensure optimal outcomes. A sign-on bonus is available.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a school of nursing.
• Completion of an AORN-RN First Assistant program (didactic and clinical components).
• Two years perioperative RN or RNFA experience; three years in CVOR if CVOR may apply.
• CNOR certification and BLS certification required; ACLS/PALS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide RN first assistant duties during operative and invasive procedures.
• Assist throughout the perioperative continuum in accordance with credentials and privileges.
• Serve as RN circulator when needed to support patient-family centered care.

Skills

RN First Assistant

CNOR Certification

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

Education

RN degree from school of nursing

AORN-RN First Assistant program

Job description

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital is seeking a skilled RN First Assistant to deliver safe, high-quality perioperative care across the OR and related areas. The role requires CNOR and BLS certification, with AORN-RN FA training and relevant experience in perioperative nursing.

The incumbent will function as RN first assistant and may act as RN circulator, supporting a patient-family centered approach and collaborating with the surgical team to ensure optimal outcomes. A sign-on bonus is available.