Surgical First Assistant RN - Perioperative Expert

Gadsden Regional Medical Center; Gadsden (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Gadsden Regional Medical Center is seeking an RN First Assist (RNFA) to deliver advanced perioperative nursing care. You will assist surgeons intraoperatively and support pre- and post-operative care across multiple surgical specialties, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.

The role requires 2–4 years perioperative experience, 1–2 years as RNFA preferred, and certifications including RN license, CNOR, BCLS, ACLS.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of perioperative nursing experience in operating room setting.
• 1–2 years of experience as RN First Assist providing intraoperative surgical assistance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides advanced surgical assistance to the operating surgeon (tissue handling, suturing, wound management).
• Collaborates with surgical team to plan, implement, and evaluate perioperative care plans.
• Maintains aseptic field and adheres to infection control protocols.

Skills

Perioperative nursing

Clinical decision-making

Teamwork and communication

Education

RN license

CNOR certification

BCLS

ACLS

Tools

Electronic medical records

Job description

Gadsden Regional Medical Center is seeking an RN First Assist (RNFA) to deliver advanced perioperative nursing care. You will assist surgeons intraoperatively and support pre- and post-operative care across multiple surgical specialties, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.

The role requires 2–4 years perioperative experience, 1–2 years as RNFA preferred, and certifications including RN license, CNOR, BCLS, ACLS.