Registered Nurse / RN First Assistant OR

Ardent Health Services•Tyler, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Surgery (OR) Registered Nurse (RN) First Assistant in Tyler, TX. Why Join Us? Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being. People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for. Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care. Get to Know Your Team: UT Health Tyler, the flagship hospital of the system, has 502 licensed beds specializing in advanced acute care medicine. Our hospital includes a 24-hour ER with Level 1 trauma center, a comprehensive stroke center, more than 500 physicians and a full complement of subspecialty groups.

Requirements

Associates Degree in Nursing (A.D.N.) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) from an accredited school
Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Texas
Completion of an accredited first assistant educational program
Minimum 2 years’ operating room experience
Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified
Approved Hospital Credentialling

Nice To Haves

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certified

Responsibilities

The RNFA and/or First Assist practices in collaboration with and at the direction of the surgeon during the intraoperative phase of the perioperative experience.