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Registered Nurse First Assistant, Operating Room

Sutter Health·Jackson, Mississippi

$86 - $115/hr·Part Time·On Site·Remote friendly·
2-5 yrs
·Posted 1 month ago
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About the role

The RNFA provides direct patient care by assisting surgeons during surgical treatments in the operating room. This role includes participating in call coverage for emergency surgical needs, including stat C-sections.

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization

SAH-Sutter Amador Hospital

Position Overview

  • ***
  • $3500 Sign-On Bonus ***
  • The RN First Assistant (RNFA) renders direct patient care as part of the perioperative role by assisting the surgeon in the surgical treatment of the patient. The responsibility of functioning as first assistant must be based on documented knowledge and skills acquired after specialized preparation, formal instruction and supervised practice.

Job Description

• This per diem RNFA position includes required participation in call coverage to support emergency surgical needs, including stat C sections for rural hospital. The RNFA must be able to respond within 30 minutes when activated and will be scheduled for call one to three nights per week from 1715 to 0645 and one weekend per month from Friday at 1715 through Monday at 0645. To support consistency and work life balance, this role may include a set number of guaranteed daytime hours.

  • Education
  • Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing
  • Must have completed a Registered Nurse First Assistant Program

EXPERIENCE Required

• Three years of experience as RN in the Operating Room encompassing both the circulator and the scrub roles.

  • Licensures and certifications
  • Registered Nurse - State Licensure - RN
  • Certified Operating Room RN - CNOR is required.
  • BLS and ACLS is required.
  • Skills and knowledge
  • Validation of the necessary clinical skills by an internship with a member of the surgical staff as mentor.
  • Annual peer review by a physician surgeon and evaluation by the Surgery Department Director.

Job Shift

Varied

Schedule

Per Diem/Casual

Shift Hours: 10

Days of the Week

Variable

Weekend Requirements: Once a Month

Benefits

No

Unions

Yes

Position Status

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours: 0

Employee Status

Per Diem/Casual

Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $86.19 to $114.72 / hour

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$86 - $115/hr
Location
Jackson, Mississippi
Posted
Jun 24, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Sutter Health

Sutter Health is a not-for-profit, people-centered healthcare system providing comprehensive care throughout California. Sutter Health is committed to innovative, high-quality patient care and community partnerships, and innovative, high-quality patient care. Today, Sutter...

Salary listed on 559 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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In Mississippi, nursing openings commonly signal steady demand in hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings, especially for candidates who already hold an active state RN license. These roles are competitive because employers often look for graduate-level preparation, recent bedside experience, and readiness to work within facility-specific protocols. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your Mississippi RN license status and highlight your one year of RN experience in your application.

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