Registered Nurse - First Assist

AdventHealth Celebration is hiring a full-time Registered Nurse First Assist (RNFA) to support its Cardiothoracic Service Line at its Celebration, Florida hospital. ### What you'll do - Provide first assistance intra-operatively under surgeon direction, including tissue exposure, handling, cutting, cauterizing, and suturing - Develop individualized care plans, assess patient data, and monitor for abnormal diagnostic findings throughout the peri-operative continuum - Function as a Patient Safety Advocate, upholding patient rights to privacy, safety, and confidentiality - Recognize and respond efficiently to emergency situations in the operating room environment - Participate actively in Cardiothoracic Service Line Performance Improvement projects and track service line metrics - Provide patient and family education on a planned or spontaneous basis and collaborate with support systems appropriate to patient age ### What we're looking for - Active Florida RN license with CNOR, CRNFA, and RNFA credentials (all required) - ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications (all required) - Minimum 2 years of circulating nurse experience and 2 years of surgical scrub experience (required) - Associate's degree in Nursing required; Bachelor's preferred - Experience in cardiothoracic, cardiovascular, or cardiac ICU/OR setting preferred - Demonstrated knowledge of advanced nursing theory and specialty peri-operative practice across all age groups ### What's included - Hourly pay range: $37.39–$69.54 (approximately $77,771–$144,643 annualized) - Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance from day one - Paid time off from day one - 403(b) retirement plan - 4 weeks of 100% paid parental leave - Career development resources and whole-person well-being support ### About the practice AdventHealth Celebration is a full-service hospital located in Celebration, Florida, operated by AdventHealth, one of the largest faith-based health systems in the country. The facility's Cardiothoracic Service Line manages complex surgical and advanced heart and lung disease patients, supported by a dedicated peri-operative team committed to patient safety and clinical excellence.