RN First Assistant, General Surgery OR
Peoria, IL
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$3,486/weekOverview
- Start Date02/02/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Cancelation protection
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (1 year)
- Skills Checklist
- Updated Resume
Description
Job Opportunity: RNFA (Registered Nurse First Assistant)
Location: Peoria, Illinois
Specialty: SFMC - Surgery - General (Major) RNFA
Contract Length
- 13 weeks
Required Experience
- At least 2 years of experience as an RNFA
- Must have robotic surgery experience as well as open surgery experience
- Experience with firing staplers required
Certifications Required
- Active RN license
- First Assistant certification
Work Environment & Department Details
- Department: OR - Surgery General (Major)
- 31 OR suites total between 2 buildings, with 15 general surgery rooms
- 40-60 general surgery cases per day
- Common cases include robotic colon surgeries, hernias, gastric sleeves, gastric bypasses, and cholecystectomies
- EMR system: Epic Op time
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Assisting the surgeon during procedures (scrubbing required)
- Must be able to work with robotic and open surgical techniques
Schedule & Call Requirements
- Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM with call
- Call required on weeknights depending on physician needs (covering cases into evening shifts)
- Call response time: 30 minutes
- No weekend or holiday call required
- No floating required
Orientation & Other Information
- 12 hours of non-billable orientation (unit-specific orientation)
- Scrubs provided
- Reports to charge nurse
Additional Requirements
- Active Illinois nursing license or confirmation that application process has been initiated
- Must comply with drug-free campus policy and produce a negative drug screen for all panels
Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required or mentioned.
Employer
PRIDE Health
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Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
Peoria, IL
About
The largest city on the Illinois River, Peoria's downtown offers scenic views of the water, with the Peoria RiverFront district one of the oldest urban areas in the state. It attracts visitors and locals of all ages as a prime spot for outdoor festivals, concerts and gatherings and offers outstanding restaurants, cultural centers and a river trail. The Riverfront Museum focuses on history, art and science and features five major permanent galleries and rotating exhibits. Over 9,000 acres of parkland, including the Luthy Botanical Garden and Peoria Zoo, attract nature lovers near and far. And everyone enjoys the seasonal Peoria RiverFront Market and Peoria Farmers Market at Metro Centre and their vast array of fresh, local fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, baked goods, honey and more.
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