RN - Registered Nurse First Assist Non-Certified - Operating Room - AM (300)

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 66,372 - 96,720; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust educational assistance programs

Generous paid time off

Employee assistance and wellness programs

Paid parental leave

Qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

UAB Medicine is seeking a Registered Nurse First Assistant in Birmingham, Alabama. This full-time role involves collaborating directly with surgeons to ensure optimal patient outcomes in the operating room. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Nursing, at least two years of operating room experience, and be licensed by the Alabama Board of Nursing. Benefits include educational assistance, generous paid time off, and much more, supporting a diverse staff dedicated to life-changing care.

Qualifications

• Must have two years of operating room experience as scrub nurse or circulating nurse.
• Currently licensed or eligible to be licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Alabama Board of Nursing.
• Credentialed as a Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant (CRNFA) within three years.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the surgeon and healthcare team during operations.
• Practice perioperative nursing with optimal patient outcomes.
• Ensure safety during the intraoperative phase.

Skills

Operating room experience

Nursing knowledge and skills

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Advanced Practice nursing degree

Certificate of completion of RNFA program

Job description

Position Overview

Pay range: $66,372.80 - $96,720.00 per year

Shifts: full-time

Benefits and perks: robust educational assistance programs, generous paid time off, employee assistance and wellness programs, paid parental leave, qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, plus more.

Job Description

To collaborate with and under the direction of the surgeon, and in collaboration with the healthcare team, in performing a safe operation with optimal patient outcomes during the intraoperative phase of the perioperative experience. To practice perioperative nursing and possess the necessary knowledge, skills and judgment specific to clinical practice.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing or Advanced Practice nursing degree. CNOR required for those without Advanced Practice nursing degree. Two (2) years of operating room experience as scrub nurse, circulating nurse or Advanced Practice Nurse required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement. Proof of enrollment in a National Institute of First Assisting (NIFA) Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN) approved RNFA program or in an RNFA program that is AORN compliant, has met the specific criteria and is an acceptable program for CRNFA at the time of hire required. Must obtain letters from Operating Room administration and surgeon supporting remaining number of first assisting hours needed to complete RNFA program. Must obtain certificate of completion of RNFA program within eight (8) weeks if full-time OR employee; four (4) months if part-time OR employee. Currently licensed or eligible to be licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the Alabama Board of Nursing required. Currently certified with Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) required. Currently certified with Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred. Credentialed as a Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant (CRNFA) by the Competency and Credentialing Institute (CCI) within three (3) years from the date of employment required.

Why Work at UAB Medicine

We are UAB Medicine, Alabama’s largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world‑class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting‑edge medical education. We proudly serve more than 1.1 million patients each year – from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries around the world. Our network spans numerous hospitals, emergency departments, more than 67 other sites of care, and a team of over 2,200 physicians. Our key facilities include UAB Hospital – ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report and home to the state’s only ACS‑verified Level I adult trauma center and Magnet‑designated hospital – along with UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent’s hospitals serving central Alabama.

UAB Medicine offers careers across a wide range of practice environments, from our internationally renowned academic medical center and award‑winning community hospitals to our primary and specialty care clinics across the state. Whether you’re seeking the fast‑paced learning environment of a tertiary care setting or the close‑knit environment of a community facility, there’s a place for you on our team where you can become part of a mission‑driven organization committed to delivering life‑changing care. With nearly every medical specialty represented and unlimited opportunities for growth, you’ll find the right fit for your skills and career goals. We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry‑leading benefit packages to support the individual preferences and circumstances of our diverse staff.