Surgical First Assist - Surgical First Assistant

Cynet HealthStaff; Fort Walton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet HealthStaff seeks a Surgical First Assistant (RN) for a 13-week assignment in the cardiovascular OR. The role requires a Registered Nurse license, BLS, and minimum 3 years cardiovascular experience; shift is 07:00–19:00 with 12-hour shifts.

Experience with CVOR teams, the 2 OR suites and 12 beds, Level 2 Trauma Center, and DaVinci robotic systems preferred. The unit operates 24/7 and emphasizes teamwork and high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years cardiovascular experience.
• Registered Nurse license required.
• BLS certification required.
• Experienced CVOR nurses strongly preferred.
• DaVinci robot experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work in a cardiovascular operating room on 2 OR suites.
• Support 24/7 operating room coverage and patient care.
• Collaborate with circulators, scrub RN, and first assist.

Skills

CVOR experience

Teamwork

Tools

DaVinci robot

Job description

Surgical First Assist - Surgical First Assistant

Profession: Registered Nurse

Specialty: Cardiovascular Surgery

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 07:00 - 19:00

Hours per Shift: 12

Experience: Minimum of 3 years Cardiovascular experience

License: Registered Nurse License

Certifications: BLS

Must-Have:

• Experienced CVOR Nurses
• Advanced skills in Orthopedic/Neuro and DaVinci robot experience preferred

Description:The position involves working in a cardiovascular operating room.The unit includes 2 cardiovascular operating rooms with a total of 12 beds.It is a Level 2 Trauma Center with a patient ratio of 1:1.Staffing includes 4 RNs per operating room suite, which consists of 2 circulators, 1 scrub RN, and 1 RN First Assist.The facility uses OR equipment and follows MediTech as its documentation system.The operating rooms are staffed 24/7.There is a floating policy in place, but no floating is required.Patient experience is prioritized with hourly updates provided to family members.Procedures performed in the unit include CABG, valve replacement, minimally invasive valve replacement, dissections, thoracic procedures, and vascular procedures.The role emphasizes teamwork and excellence in patient care.The facility is known for its commitment to quality and exceptional care by skilled professionals.Additional advancements within the unit include new equipment and ongoing training for staff.Teamwork is highly promoted within the working environment.