Travel Cardiac Operating Room Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA)
Location: New York
Pay: $,900 – $3,200 per week
Contract Length: 13 weeks (option to extend)
Schedule:
36 or 48 hours per week
Primarily weekdays
Shifts: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM or 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
On-call required per unit needs
Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Cardiac Operating Room Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) to support a high-acuity cardiac surgery program. The ideal candidate will have strong experience assisting in complex cardiac procedures, including vein harvesting and chest closure, and be comfortable working in a fast-paced surgical environment.
Responsibilities:
Assist surgeons during cardiac procedures as an RNFA
Perform vein harvesting for CABG procedures
Assist with chest exposure and closure
Participate in complex cardiac surgical cases
Maintain sterile technique and ensure patient safety
Collaborate with the surgical team to optimize patient outcomes
Case Experience Includes:
Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
Structural heart procedures (e.g., Bentall)
Minimally invasive cardiac surgery (e.g., mini AVR)
Heart failure cases (e.g., Impella)
Heart transplant procedures (preferred)
DaVinci robotic cases (preferred)
Additional Skills (Preferred):
Requirements:
Minimum 2 years of cardiac RNFA experience
Active New York RN License (required)
CNOR certification (required)
Strong cardiac surgical experience
Certifications:
BLS (AHA required)
ACLS (AHA required)
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