CVOR RN First Assist
Cleveland, Ohio
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center

Job Opportunity: RN First Assist

Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

The RN First Assist (RNFA) works under the supervision of the attending physician to assist in exposure, hemostasis, closure, and other intraoperative technical functions during cardiac surgeries. The role primarily involves second assisting in cardiac surgical cases. The RNFA also performs preoperative and postoperative duties to support the surgical patient throughout the perioperative period. This position includes coverage of regional call to support the cardiac surgery program.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio
• First Assist with a minimum of 2 years of experience
• First Assist experience within the last year
• ACLS issued by American Heart Association
• Certified First Assistant (CFA)
• CNOR (Certified Nurse Operating Room)
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Thoracic Surgery experience

Additional Information

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• The role involves regional call coverage to support the cardiac surgery program.

This position is ideal for experienced RN First Assist professionals seeking a cardiac surgery role with perioperative responsibilities in a long-term assignment setting.