Cardiac RN First Assist (RN)- Cardiac OR

Cardiac RN First Assist (RN)- Cardiac OR

Serving at our health system's most advanced and complex cardiac surgery center, the UH Cleveland Medical First Assistant team performs a variety of state of the art surgeries and procedures giving our team a well-rounded experience in coronary, valve, transplant, robotic, and structural heart disease including hybrid structural and aortic interventions. Cardiac First Assistants support every cardiac surgery case across our system in and out of the operating room, including emergencies within the hospital and procedures in the cardiac cath lab. RNFA, Physician Assistant or Surgical Assist will be considered. Cardiac OR experience strongly preferred.

When you join UH, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, which includes, but is not limited to: competitive salary, competitive hourly rate + $5.25 additional hourly incentive pay, $8,000 sign on bonus, medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement and pension plans, free parking for regular-status employees.

The Cardiac RNFA I works under the direction and supervision of the attending physician to provide aid in exposure, hemostasis, closure and other intraoperative technical functions that help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient. Performs preoperative and postoperative duties to better facilitate the needs of the surgical patient during the perioperative period. RNFA I will primarily 2nd assist with occasional assignments in the 1st assist position within cardiac surgical cases. The RNFA I will cover regional call to support the Cardiac Surgery program across the system as well as covering call for Transplant, both donor and recipient, which requires the ability to travel in cars, ambulances, planes and helicopters.

What you will do:

• Applies the nursing process in all facets of the nurse first assistant role.
• Displays knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the human body while delivering safe patient care.
• Establishes and maintains a safe peri-operative environment.
• Offers education development opportunities to nursing staff, students and any other appropriate persons in the specific surgery and patient management.
• Utilizes ongoing data collection peri-operatively, and follow-up information to aid in research care studies that promote effectiveness and quality of patient care.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients.

Qualifications:

• Education (BSN) Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Graduation of approved RN Program (Required) and Other Accredited Program: Completion of state approved RNFA course (Required)
• Work Experience less than 1 year Minimum of 6 months taking Second call for Cardiac Surgery service line (Required)
• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Must demonstrate proficiency in taking Second Call (Required proficiency) Advanced Life Support Equipment knowledge (Required proficiency) Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, proper use of all instruments and equipment used during CT surgery procedures. (Required proficiency) High degree of hand/eye coordination and uniform mental attention. (Required proficiency)
• Licenses and Certifications Registered Nurse (RN), Ohio and/or Multi State Compact License (Required Upon Hire) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (Preferred within 6 Months) and Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR) (Required) and Registered Nurse First Assist (RNFA) (Preferred) RNFA registration with OBN (Required)

Physical Demands Standing Frequently Walking Frequently Sitting Rarely Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs Carrying Frequently up to 50 lbs Pushing Frequently up to 50 lbs Pulling Frequently up to 50 lbs Climbing Occasionally up to 50 lbs Balancing Occasionally Stooping Frequently Kneeling Frequently Crouching Frequently Crawling Occasionally Reaching Frequently Handling Frequently Grasping Frequently Feeling Constantly Talking Constantly Hearing Constantly Repetitive Motions Constantly Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly

Travel Requirements 30% Travel to community hospitals to support cardiac surgery programs

Primary Location: United States-Ohio-Cleveland Work Locations: 11100 Euclid Avenue Cleveland 44106 Job: Nurse more than 1 year experience Organization: Harrington_Heart_&_Vascular_Institute_UHC Schedule: Full-time Employee Status: Regular-ShiftDays Job Type: Standard Job Level: Professional Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time Remote Work: No Job Posting: Jul 20, 2026, 11:52:06 AM