Registered Nurse First Assistant-Cardiac

Registered Nurse First Assistant - Cardiac

Location: Rochester, New York

Pay Rate: $100.00-$110.00/hr

Contract: Contract Assignment

Schedule: Primarily Weekdays

Start Date: 06/08/2026

Openings: 2

Experience: Cardiac OR RNFA experience required

Requirements: RNFA, Cardiac OR Experience


About the Role
We are seeking experienced Registered Nurse First Assistants for urgent Cardiac OR contract opportunities in Rochester, New York. This role requires strong surgical first assist experience, cardiac operating room expertise, and the ability to support complex cardiac procedures in a high-acuity surgical environment.


Responsibilities

• Provide first assistant support during cardiac surgical procedures
• Assist surgeons with exposure, retraction, suturing, and procedural support
• Maintain sterile technique and follow OR safety protocols
• Support patient positioning, prepping, and intraoperative care needs
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia, scrub staff, and circulating nurses
• Anticipate surgical team needs and respond quickly during procedures
• Maintain accurate perioperative documentation as required

Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license required
• RNFA certification or documented RNFA qualification required
• Strong Cardiac OR experience required
• Prior experience assisting with cardiac surgical procedures required
• Current BLS certification required
• ACLS preferred
• Must be able to work primarily weekday schedule
• Strong communication, teamwork, and critical thinking skills required

We're excited to review your application and look forward to having you as part of our team.