WellSpan Health

RN - First Assistant (RNFA)

WellSpan Health • $162K *
New Brunswick, NJ 08901In-Person
Hospitals & Medical Centers
5 - 7 years of experience
More than 3 months ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Valid RN license in the state of New Jersey
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in perioperative nursing
  • Certification as a First Assistant (RNFA)
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

  • Assist the surgeon during surgical procedures with a focus on patient safety
  • Implement and monitor patient care plans pre, during, and post-surgery
  • Maintain sterile environment and assist with instrument handling
  • Educate patients and families on post-operative care
  • Collaborate with surgical team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes

Benefits

  • Travel opportunities to various locations
  • Flexible scheduling with 4x10 hour shifts
  • Professional growth and development opportunities
  • Collaborative and supportive work environment
  • Access to high-quality healthcare resources
Full Job Description
Details

Client Name
RWJ Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
Job Type
Travel
Offering
Nursing
Profession
RN
Specialty
First Assistant (RNFA)
Job ID
33256908
Job Title
RN - First Assistant (RNFA)
Weekly Pay
$3114.0

Shift Details

Shift
4x10 Hour Day Shift
Scheduled Hours
40

Job Order Details

Start Date
08/18/2025
End Date
11/17/2025
Duration
13 Week(s)

Job Description
The RN First Assistant carries out functions that will assist the surgeon in performing a safe surgical procedure with optimum results for the patient. The RN First Assistant practices perioperative nursing, functions directly under the supervision of the surgeon during the surgical procedure, and does not function simultaneously as the scrub nurse.

Client Details

Address
One Robert Wood Johnson Place
City
New Brunswick
State
NJ
Zip Code
08903

About WellSpan Health

WellSpan Health is a non-profit healthcare system that provides services to patients in central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland. The system includes eight hospitals, over 19,000 employees, and more than 200 patient care locations. WellSpan Health offers a range of services, including primary care, specialty care, and hospital-based care. The system is committed to providing high-quality, affordable healthcare to the communities it serves. WellSpan Health was founded in 1998 through the merger of several local healthcare organizations.
Learn more about WellSpan Health
Size
20,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
* Ladders Estimates

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