Surgical RN First Assistant (RNFA) – Perioperative Expert

Jobtome; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtome is seeking a perioperative RN First Assistant (RNFA) in Texas. The RNFA will collaborate with the surgeon and supervising surgeon to provide safe, competent first assist services in the operating room.

The role requires CNOR, ACLS, and completion of an RNFA program aligned with AORN standards while maintaining professional conduct. In this expanded perioperative capacity, you will assist with site exposure, tissue handling, hemostasis, suturing, and wound management as directed.

Qualifications

• Must hold Texas RN license.
• ACLS certification.
• CNOR certification.
• RNFA program meeting AORN standards.

Responsibilities

• Functions as the RNFA first assistant at surgery under the surgeon and supervising surgeon.
• Performs intraoperative tasks: tissue handling, hemostasis, suturing, wound management as directed.
• Does not concurrently function as a scrub tech or circulator; may operate in the circulating role when RNFA is not needed.
• Represents the OR and collaborates with all team members while maintaining professional decorum.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Jobtome is seeking a perioperative RN First Assistant (RNFA) in Texas. The RNFA will collaborate with the surgeon and supervising surgeon to provide safe, competent first assist services in the operating room.

The role requires CNOR, ACLS, and completion of an RNFA program aligned with AORN standards while maintaining professional conduct. In this expanded perioperative capacity, you will assist with site exposure, tissue handling, hemostasis, suturing, and wound management as directed.