Surgical RN First Assistant - Day Shift

vTech Solution; Mauston (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) role supports the surgical team by assisting the surgeon with exposure, hemostasis, closure, and other technical tasks during surgery. This position emphasizes patient safety and optimal outcomes by preparing sterile supplies and positioning patients per hospital policy.

Based in Wisconsin, this full-time daytime role runs Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM, in a surgical environment requiring strict sterile technique and adherence to surgeon

Qualifications

• Current RN license in Wisconsin.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Completion of an accredited RNFA program or equivalent first-assisting education.
• BLS certification within 6 months of hire.
• Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and organize sterile supplies, instruments, equipment, and drapes for surgical procedures.
• Position patients safely for surgical procedures.
• Assist with visualization and hemostasis during surgery using appropriate techniques.
• Assist with closure of body planes and apply appropriate wound dressings.
• Insert and secure drainage systems to tissue as needed.
• Utilize surgical equipment and supplies safely, including pneumatic tourniquets, electrocautery, and endoscopy equipment.
• Perform other duties as requested by surgical team or management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety-conscious

Education

RN license (Wisconsin)

RN First Assistant (RNFA) program

Job description

The Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) role supports the surgical team by assisting the surgeon with exposure, hemostasis, closure, and other technical tasks during surgery. This position emphasizes patient safety and optimal outcomes by preparing sterile supplies and positioning patients per hospital policy.

Based in Wisconsin, this full-time daytime role runs Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM, in a surgical environment requiring strict sterile technique and adherence to surgeon