How much do staff First Assist Nurse jobs pay?

For jobs available on Vivian as of Monday, June 29th 2026, the average hourly salary for a First Assist Nurse is $42 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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Registered Nurse (RN) - First Assist

Adventist Health
Kailua, HI

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Palm Springs, CA
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Registered Nurse (RN) - First Assist

Adventist Health
Bakersfield, CA

$63-86/hour

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Registered Nurse (RN) - First Assist

Adventist Health
Hanford, CA

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Registered Nurse (RN) - First Assist

Adventist Health
Templeton, CA

$53-85/hour

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Registered Nurse (RN) - First Assist

Adventist Health
San Luis Obispo, CA

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RN Surgical First Assistant

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Lakewood, CO

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RN Surgical First Assistant

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Denver, CO

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RN Surgical First Assistant

UCHealth
Parker, CO

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Perioperative RN First Assistant

UCHealth Memorial Admin Ctr MAC COS
Colorado Springs, CO

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Peyton, CO

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RN Surgical First Assistant

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Littleton, CO

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RN First Assistant

UCHealth Memorial Admin Ctr MAC COS
Colorado Springs, CO

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Colorado Springs, CO

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Lakewood, CO

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Denver, CO

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Parker, CO

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UCHealth Memorial Admin Ctr MAC COS
Colorado Springs, CO

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St Petersburg, FL

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Operating Room First Assistant RN

Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point
Hudson, FL

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First Assist Nurse Jobs Salary Insights

Average First Assist Nurse Salary

$72.21/hour

The average salary for a First Assist Nurse is $72.21 per hour. This is 33% higher than the nursing US average of $48.17.

Last updated on June 28, 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 Monday, June 29th 2026, Vivian has 21 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $74 per hour on average, and up to $112 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Does Vivian have any travel Nursing jobs?

As of Monday, June 29th 2026, Vivian has 300 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $3,026 per hour on average, and up to $9,413 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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