Cardiac RN First Assistant (RNFA)

Position Overview

The Cardiac RN First Assistant (RNFA) will play a crucial role in the surgical team, providing assistance during cardiac procedures and ensuring optimal patient outcomes. This role requires expertise in various cardiac interventions and a commitment to delivering high-quality care.

Schedule

• Available for 36 or 48 hours per week
• Primarily weekdays, with shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM and 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM
• On-call responsibilities as needed

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with chest exposure and closing during cardiac surgeries.
• Independently perform vein harvesting for coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG).
• Preferred experience in assisting with Da Vinci robotic surgeries.
• Preferred ability to scrub and circulate complex cardiac cases, including CABGs, structural heart cases (e.g., Bentall procedure), and minimally invasive procedures (e.g., Mini Aortic Valve Replacement).
• Involvement in heart failure cases, including the use of Impella devices.
• Participation in heart transplant surgeries preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of cardiac RNFA experience.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications required.
• Current New York State Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) certification is required.
• Experience in telemetry is preferred.

Location

Position located in New York, NY.

Apply Now

If you are a skilled and dedicated Cardiac RNFA eager to make a difference in the field of cardiac surgery, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.