Registered Nurse First Assist I - CardioThoracic Surgery
Texarkana, Texas
RN
Still listed, seen today · Posted Jul 14
- Unit
- OR
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Full Time
- Accepts
- RN
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About this role
Summary
A Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) is a nursing professional who renders direct patient care as part of the preoperative role by functioning as first assistant to the surgeon, and who assesses, plans, implements, coordinates, monitors and evaluates patient care activities.
Responsibilities
- Practices an expanded role of preoperative nursing and has acquired knowledge and skills and judgment necessary to assist the surgeon through organized instruction and supervised practice.
- Interprets diagnostic studies, promotes positive health behaviors and skills through education and counseling.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- Completion of an approved/accredited RNFA course, including the completion of the required internship hours
- Two-five years experience in the operating room. Proficient in preoperative nursing practice as both scrub and circulating nurse with diversified operating room experience
- Current Texas State RN license
- CPR-(American Heart Association)
- BLS
- ACLS within 6 months of hire/transfer date Certified as a preoperative nurse (CNOR) required
Work
Schedule
8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday
Work Type
Full Time
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Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- Completion of an approved/accredited RNFA course, including the completion of the required internship hours
- Two-five years experience in the operating room. Proficient in preoperative nursing practice as both scrub and circulating nurse with diversified operating room experience
- Current Texas State RN license
- CPR-(American Heart Association)
- BLS
- ACLS within 6 months of hire/transfer date Certified as a preoperative nurse (CNOR) required
Place
- City
- Texarkana, Texas
- Median rent
- $1,010/mo
- Local household income
- $50,573/yr
- Metro price level
- 16% below the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Texarkana area index 84.0, where 100 is the national average.
Texarkana straddles the Texas–Arkansas border, giving nurses a twin-city feel with small-town warmth. Expect affordable living, broad Southern hospitality, and easy commutes. Outdoor options like nearby lakes and parks round out a laid-back lifestyle ideal for resetting after long shifts.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
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Cardiac is a specialty you move into. Start on tele or stepdown; cath lab and CVICU usually come later.
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