Surgical RN First Assist - Perioperative Care & On-Call

Holy Cross Medical Center; Taos (NM); On-site; USD 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Holy Cross Medical Center in New Mexico seeks a qualified RN First Assist to support surgical teams and perioperative care. You will assist in procedures, help maintain patient safety, and ensure compliance with nursing standards and HIPAA in a rural hospital setting.

The role requires 2+ years of RNFA experience, NM license or compact, and certifications (BLS/ACLS/PALS); on-call duties are expected, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Bilingual Spanish preferred and CNOR a plus.

Qualifications

• Current and valid RN license in NM or compact state.
• 2+ years' experience as RN First Assist.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) systems.
• Adherence to Holy Cross Medical Center policies surrounding patient safety, infection control and HIPAA.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Compassionate, patient-focused and adaptable to a rural healthcare setting.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications.
• Position requires on-call duty; evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• CNOR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in surgical procedures and support perioperative nursing.
• Maintain patient safety and ensure compliance with standards.
• Manage multiple priorities in the operating room.
• Provide high-quality nursing care in a friendly, patient-centered environment.
• Support a rural healthcare setting with flexible scheduling.

Education

Associate’s Degree in Nursing

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Holy Cross Medical Center in New Mexico seeks a qualified RN First Assist to support surgical teams and perioperative care. You will assist in procedures, help maintain patient safety, and ensure compliance with nursing standards and HIPAA in a rural hospital setting.

The role requires 2+ years of RNFA experience, NM license or compact, and certifications (BLS/ACLS/PALS); on-call duties are expected, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Bilingual Spanish preferred and CNOR a plus.