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Registered Nurse Surgical First Assistant CTOR

Ascension·Nashville, Tennessee

Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 5 hours ago
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About the role

The Registered Nurse Surgical First Assistant will prepare the surgical suite and assist the surgeon by manipulating tissue, providing visualization, and managing instruments. They are also responsible for positioning patients for optimal exposure and assisting with wound closure and dressing applications.

Your future role at a glance Location

  • Nashville,
  • TN
  • Facility:
  • Ascension
  • Saint
  • Thomas
  • West
  • Department:
  • Cardiac
  • Operating
  • Room
  • Schedule: Full-Time | Day Shift How you'll make an impact in this role 40 hours per week Participate as a surgical team member in the preparation of the surgical suite according to surgeon's preference cards with appropriate instruments, resources and supplies. Position patient to give best exposure for surgical procedure, using stabilizing equipment when necessary, while maximizing patient comfort and safety. Implement physician’s orders to provide visualization of the operative site using appropriate method, including manipulation of tissue and materials, retraction, sponging, suctioning and irrigation. Assist with body plane closure, application of wound dressings and securing of drainage systems. Utilize appropriate technique to achieve temporary and permanent hemostasis. What minimum qualifications you'll need
  • Licensure /
  • Certification /
  • Registration:
  • Required
  • Credential(s): Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Nursing or current home state license for multi-state license recognition "Compact State" obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • One or more of the following: Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  • Preferred
  • Credential(s): Pediatric Advanced Life Support. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. Surgical Assistant credentialed from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA). Certified Registered Nurse specializing in Operating Room credentialed from the Competency & Credentialing Institute (CCI).

Education

  • Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire What additional requirements you'll need
  • Prior
  • Cardiac
  • OR experience preferred
  • Life at
  • Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter. Equal employment opportunity employer Equal employment opportunity employer Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster. Fraud prevention notice Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees.
  • To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system. E-Verify statement Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid Registered Nurse license from the Tennessee Board of Nursing or a compact state. Additional requirements include BLS and Advanced Life Support certifications, with prior Cardiac Operating Room experience preferred.

  • professional certificate
  • Registered Nurse
  • Patient Positioning
  • Wound Dressing
  • Suctioning
  • Irrigation
  • BLS Provider
  • Hemostasis
  • Advanced Life Support
  • Surgical First Assistant
  • Operating Room
  • Surgical Instrumentation
  • Cardiac Surgery
  • Retraction

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Nashville, Tennessee
Posted
Jul 29, 2026
Closes
Jul 29, 2027
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Ascension

Answering God's call to bring health, healing and hope to all. Ascension is one of the nation’s leading non-profit and Catholic health systems, with a Mission of delivering compassionate, personalized care to all, with special attention to those most vulnerable. In FY2025,...

Salary listed on 280 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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