How much do staff First Assist Nurse jobs pay?

For jobs available on Vivian as of Friday, May 15th 2026, the average hourly salary for a First Assist Nurse is $35 per hour, but can pay up to $63 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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Operating Room RN First Assistant

Kaiser Permanente Sunnyside Medical Center
Clackamas, OR

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Registered Nurse (RN) - First Assist

Kaiser Permanente Sunnyside Medical Center
Clackamas, OR

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Operating Room RN First Assistant

Henderson Hospital
Henderson, NV

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RN First Assist

Mercy Hospital Saint Louis
Saint Louis, MO

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RN First Assist - Surgery

Seton Medical Center Austin
Austin, TX

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OR RN First Assistant

Mercy Hospital Jefferson
Festus, MO

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Registered Nurse First Assist, Operating Room

Manatee Memorial Hospital
Bradenton, FL

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RN First Assistant, Operating Room

Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City, OK

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OR RN First Assistant

Mercy Hospital Washington
Washington, MO

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Director Registered Nurse (RN) - Pediatrics

CoreMedical Group Perm
San Jose, CA
5x8 hrs

$237K-274K/year

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Manager Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg / Telemetry

CoreMedical Group Perm
Napa, CA
5x8 hrs

$167K-265K/year

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Director Perioperative

Adventist Health
Kailua, HI

$169K-253K/year

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Director ICU - Intensive Care Unit

San Ramon Regional Medical Center
San Ramon, CA
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$83-133/hour

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First Assist Nurse Jobs Salary Insights

Average First Assist Nurse Salary

$70.43/hour

The average salary for a First Assist Nurse is $70.43 per hour. This is 33% higher than the nursing US average of $47.44.

Last updated on May 13, 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 Friday, May 15th 2026, Vivian has 22 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $73 per hour on average, and up to $91 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Does Vivian have any travel Nursing jobs?

As of Friday, May 15th 2026, Vivian has 301 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $3,117 per hour on average, and up to $4,921 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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