How much do staff First Assist Nurse jobs pay?

For jobs available on Vivian as of Thursday, August 13th 2026, the average hourly salary for a First Assist Nurse is $38 per hour, but can pay up to $66 per hour.

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Q: What certificates are commonly held by First Assist nurses?

First assist nurses may hold Basic Life Support ( BLS ), Advanced Cardiac Life Support ( ACLS ), Registered Nurse First Assistant ( RNFA ), Certified Perioperative Nurse ( CNOR ) or Registered Nurse Assistant at Surgery – Certified ( RNAS-C ), among others.

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Saint Mary's Medical Center
West Palm Beach, FL

$32+/hour

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Delray Medical Center
Delray Beach, FL

$32+/hour

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Registered Nurse (RN) - First Assist

Adventist Health
Kailua, HI

$66-90/hour

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Adventist Health
Templeton, CA

$55-88/hour

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Adventist Health
San Luis Obispo, CA

$55-88/hour

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Registered Nurse (RN) - First Assist

Adventist Health
Bakersfield, CA

$63-86/hour

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Community Regional Medical Center
Fresno, CA
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$63-81/hour

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Missouri Baptist Medical Center
Saint Louis, MO

$44-73/hour

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Registered Nurse (RN) - First Assist

Missouri Baptist Medical Center
Saint Louis, MO

$38-64/hour

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Registered Nurse (RN) - First Assist

Barnes-Jewish Hospital
Saint Louis, MO

$38-64/hour

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Operating Room RN First Assistant

Missouri Baptist Medical Center
Saint Louis, MO

$38-64/hour

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Registered Nurse (RN) - First Assist

Progress West Healthcare Center
O'Fallon, MO

$38-64/hour

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Registered Nurse (RN) - First Assist

Memorial Hospital Belleville
Belleville, IL
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$38-64/hour

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Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital
Saint Louis, MO

$38-64/hour

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Christian Hospital
Saint Louis, MO

$38-64/hour

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Memorial Hospital East
Shiloh, IL
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$38-64/hour

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Northside Hospital & Tampa Bay Heart Institute
St Petersburg, FL

$34-47/hour

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Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point
Hudson, FL

$34-45/hour

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St Petersburg, FL

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First Assist Nurse Jobs Salary Insights

Average First Assist Nurse Salary

$65.19/hour

The average salary for a First Assist Nurse is $65.19 per hour. This is 26% higher than the nursing US average of $48.34.

Last updated on August 12, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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First Assist Nurse Jobs FAQs

Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?

As of Thursday, August 13th 2026, Vivian has 28 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $71 per hour on average, and up to $122 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Does Vivian have any travel Nursing jobs?

As of Thursday, August 13th 2026, Vivian has 378 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $3,211 per hour on average, and up to $6,060 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Where can I learn more about working as a First Assist Nurse?

Take a look at Vivian's First Assist Nurse Career Guide for more information, including required education, responsibilities, pros and cons and more.

What certificates are commonly held by First Assist nurses?

First assist nurses may hold Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA), Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR) or Registered Nurse Assistant at Surgery – Certified (RNAS-C), among others.

What degrees might help further my career as a First Assist nurse?

First assist nurses may need a Registered Nurse Assistant at Surgery – Certified (RNAS-C) to improve their chance of getting hired or further their careers. Certain degrees may even be required before entering the field.

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