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RN First Assist – Operating Room
Carle Health. Assist the surgeon in general and specialized surgeries .
Posted 9/17/2026full-timeUrbana • Illinois • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $47 - $76 per hourWebsite
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in perioperative nursing, including patient care, surgical assistance, and post-operative monitoring. Proficient in administering medications, managing surgical instruments, and educating patients and families on care procedures.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Licensed Registered Nurse (RN)Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)Basic Life Support (BLS)2+ Years Perioperative Nursing ExperienceAbility to Scrub and Circulate
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Hard Skills
Surgical AssistancePatient CareMedication AdministrationVital Signs MonitoringPost-Operative AssessmentSuture IncisionsControl BleedingPatient PositioningInfection MonitoringResearch Participation
Soft Skills
CollaborationPatient EducationCommunication
Tools & Technologies
Surgical InstrumentsOperating Room Equipment
Certifications & Qualifications
Licensed Registered Nurse (RN)Basic Life Support (BLS)Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)Certificate of Completion of RNFA Program
Industry Keywords
Perioperative NursingSurgical ProceduresPatient CareOperating Room TeamHealth Assessments
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Assist the surgeon in general and specialized surgeries
- Collaborate with surgeons and the operating room team to ensure trays, instrumentation, and supplies are ready
- Provide patient care and support
- Administer medications
- Control bleeding, suture incisions, drape, provide exposure, and handle tissue
- Position and prepare patients on the operating table
- Monitor vital signs and heart rate
- Educate patients and families about operations and aftercare
- Perform post-operative assessments and monitor for pain or complications
- Review patient history and health assessments
- Monitor the surgery site for healing or infection
- Participate in research
- Prepare supplies and coordinate equipment to maintain an efficient, cost-effective department
- Charge for equipment and supplies
- Assist with room turnover
Requirements
What you’ll need- Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days through the American Heart Association (AHA)
- Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
- College Diploma in Nursing
- Certificate of Completion of an accredited RNFA program
- 2+ years of perioperative nursing experience
- Ability to scrub and circulate based upon unit needs
- Participation in on-call rotation
- Must complete Form I-9 work authorization verification
Benefits
Comp & perks- Comprehensive benefits package
- Equal Opportunity Employer
- Potential for growth and life-long careers