Registered Nurse First Assistant

Schedule

Monday through Thursday, 7 AM - 5:30 PM. Call one weekend out of a month, plus 7 additional nights of call during the month.

Job Description

The Registered Nurse First Assistant assists the surgeon with exposure, hemostasis, closure, and other technical tasks during surgery, ensuring safety and optimal patient outcomes under the surgeon’s supervision and in accordance with hospital policies.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgical team to prepare and organize sterile supplies, instruments, equipment, and drapes for surgical procedures.
• Support the surgical team in positioning the patient safely for the surgical procedure.
• Assist in providing visualization and utilize techniques to assist with hemostasis.
• Utilize appropriate visualization of the operative site.
• Assist with closure of body planes using proper techniques.
• Apply appropriate wound dressing.
• Assist in inserting and securing drainage systems to tissue.
• Safely utilize surgical equipment and supplies such as pneumatic tourniquets, electrocautery, and endoscopy equipment.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Wisconsin.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Completion of an accredited RN First Assistant (RNFA) program or other recognized first-assisting education program.
• BLS certification within 6 months of hire.
• 1+ years of related operating room/surgical experience preferred.
• Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail required.

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:

• SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
• SIA’s Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023
• Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
• Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
• We've earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!

Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!