Operating Room Registered Nurse
Rochester, NY
ARMStaffing
3x12 hrs, Flexible

Cardiac Operating Room RN First Assistant

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Cardiac Operating Room RN First Assistant (RNFA) to join our dynamic surgical team. The primary focus of this role is to provide assistance in surgical procedures, primarily related to cardiac surgeries. The ideal candidate must have a solid background in cardiac care and be prepared to assist with chest exposure, closing, and the independent performance of vein harvesting for CABG procedures.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the Cardiac OR RNFA include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting with chest exposure and closure during cardiac surgeries.
• Independently performing vein harvesting for CABG procedures.
• Assisting in DaVinci robotic cases (preferred).
• Scrubbing and circulating complex cardiac cases, including CABGs and structural heart cases (preferred).
• Providing care for heart failure cases and participating in heart transplant surgeries (preferred).

Schedule

This position offers a flexible schedule of 36 to 48 hours per week, primarily on weekdays from 7 AM to 7 PM and 11 AM to 11 PM, with on-call responsibilities as needed.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Minimum of 2 years of RNFA experience in a cardiac setting.
• Current New York State RN license.
• AHA BLS and ACLS certifications.
• CNOR certification.
• Experience in telemetry.

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!