Surgical RN First Assistant – General Surgery

Cleveland Clinic; Slaton (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital in Canton is seeking an RN First Assistant to join the General Surgery team. The role involves assisting surgeons in the operating room, pre- and post-operative assessments, wound closure and instrumentation, and active patient management throughout perioperative care.

The position requires an RN license, CNOR, and a completed RN First Assist course, with at least two years in an operating room or perioperative setting. Day/evening shifts and on-call duties apply.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Registered Nurse First Assist course.
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR).
• Two years of current clinical experience in an operating room or perioperative area.

Responsibilities

• Assist in provision of surgical nursing care and treatment for patients.
• Assess pre- and post-operative status from anesthesia recovery through discharge.
• Handle tissue, provide exposure, use instruments, suture, provide hemostasis, and close tissue and skin.
• Perform initial and ongoing nursing assessments.
• Administer medications and treatments.
• Establish coordinated plans of care.
• Monitor progress and assist in discharge planning.
• Initiate CPR and other emergency measures.

Skills

RN First Assist

OR Nursing

Postoperative care

Education

RN licensure

CNOR

RN First Assist course

Job description

Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital in Canton is seeking an RN First Assistant to join the General Surgery team. The role involves assisting surgeons in the operating room, pre- and post-operative assessments, wound closure and instrumentation, and active patient management throughout perioperative care.

The position requires an RN license, CNOR, and a completed RN First Assist course, with at least two years in an operating room or perioperative setting. Day/evening shifts and on-call duties apply.