RN First Assistant - General Surgery (OR)
Peoria, IL
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$3,486/weekOverview
- Start Date05/11/2026
- 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: Registered Nurse (RN) - Surgery General (Major) RNFA
Location: Peoria, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Position Overview
- Role: Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) in General Surgery (Major)
- Department: Operating Room (OR) - General Surgery
- Cases per day: 40-60 general surgery cases including robotic colon, hernias, gastric sleeves, gastric bypasses, and cholecystectomies
- OR Suites: 31 total between 2 buildings, with 15 general surgery rooms
- Shift: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (Day shift)
- Hours per week: 40 hours
- Call: Required on weeknights depending on physician needs, no weekend or holiday call
- Call response time: 30 minutes
- Orientation: 12 non-billable hours; unit-specific orientation with 5 consecutive 8-hour shifts plus call
Required Qualifications
- Active Illinois RN license or proof that application process has started
- Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant (CRNFA) certification
- BLS certification
- Minimum 2 years of experience as RNFA in general surgery
- Experience with both robotic and open surgical procedures
- Proficient with firing staplers during surgery
- Ability to scrub and assist the surgeon during procedures
Additional Information
- Scrubs provided
- Reports to charge nurse; works alongside surgical technologists
- EMR system used: Epic Op Time
- Drug-free workplace: negative drug screen required for all panels
- Local rate adjustments apply for clinicians living within 50 miles
- Call off policy: Equivalent of 12 hours every 13 weeks with no penalty or pay required for missed shifts
Requirements for Submission
- Last four digits of Social Security Number
- Middle initial
- Requested time off
- Active Illinois RN license or confirmation of application initiation
- Understanding and compliance with drug-free campus policy
This position is ideal for experienced RNFAs with strong skills in robotic and open general surgery assisting, seeking a 13-week contract with weekday day shifts and some weeknight call responsibilities.
Employer
PRIDE Health
57 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health
Pros
Gargi was the first one to take a chance on me and land me an interview with a company. She is adept in science and took an interest in my specialty background. I am excited about the oppurtunities and not being dismissed for not having any generalist experience, despite nearly a decade of professional skill building within a reference laboratory.
Cons
None
PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.
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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