Surgical First Assistant / RN OR

Lovelace Health System, Inc.; Paradise Hills (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus of up to $10,000

Relocation assistance

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Comprehensive health benefits

Job summary

Lovelace Health System, Inc. is seeking a full-time Surgery (OR) First Assistant RN to join our team in Albuquerque, NM. The role involves assisting surgeons during operations, functioning in an expanded perioperative nursing role. Candidates should have a valid NM Nursing license, RNFA Certification, and at least 3 years of RN experience.

We prioritize a people-first environment, offering growth opportunities and comprehensive health benefits, along with a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000.

Qualifications

• 3 years of RN experience and 2 years of RNFA experience.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire.
• RNFA activities under supervision of a surgeon.

Responsibilities

• Function as a first assistant in surgery.
• Assist the surgeon with exposure, hemostasis, and closure.
• Perform delegated medical functions as qualified RNFA.

Skills

RNFA Certification through AORN

BLS certification

Technical training as a Scrub Nurse or Scrub Technician

Education

Associate's degree in nursing or Diploma of Nursing

Valid NM Nursing license

Successful completion of an RNFA program through AORN

Job description

Overview

You may be eligible for a sign‑on bonus of up to $10,000. You may also be eligible for relocation assistance.

Join our team as a day shift, full‑time, Surgery (OR) First Assistant RN in Albuquerque, NM.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People‑First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well‑being.
• People‑First: We prioritize your well‑being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team

• Lovelace Women’s Hospital is a 53‑bed advanced neonatal intensive care unit, family care unit, an award‑winning breast care center and the first robotic surgery program in the state recognized as a Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery by Surgical Review Corporation.

Responsibilities

• Registered Nurses practicing as first assistants in surgery are functioning in an expanded perioperative nursing role.
• First assisting activities are further executed within the context of the nursing process and in accordance with the State Board of Nursing Practice and institutional policies.
• RNFA activities commonly include: assisting the surgeon with exposure, hemostasis, closure and other intra‑operative technical functions under the supervision of a surgeon.
• Other activities may include certain delegated medical functions that can be assumed by the RN who is qualified to practice as an RNFA.
• A RN license is required as well as RNFA Certification through the AORN Training/Certification Program.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Associate’s degree in nursing or Diploma of Nursing and RNFA Certification through AORN.
• Valid NM Nursing license.
• Successful completion of an RNFA program through AORN with Certification.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
• 3 years of RN experience and 2 years of RNFA experience. The 2 years of RNFA experience may be part of the 3 years of RN experience.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Technical training as a Scrub Nurse or Scrub Technician.