Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma in Watertown, NY

Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant (CRNFA) Job Description Job Title

Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant (CRNFA)

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant (CRNFA) to join our Operating Room Surgical Services team in Watertown, New York. In this critical role, you will provide direct, hands-on support to surgeons throughout operative procedures, contributing significantly to patient safety and optimal surgical outcomes. This position operates within a dynamic surgical environment, requiring precision, adaptability, and a commitment to excellence in patient care.

The CRNFA will be integral to all phases of surgical care, from comprehensive preoperative planning and patient preparation to meticulous intraoperative assistance and essential postoperative support. You will leverage advanced clinical skills to assist with exposure, hemostasis, tissue handling, and wound closure, ensuring seamless surgical execution and continuity of care for our diverse patient population.

Key Responsibilities

• Preoperative:
  • Review and prepare surgical plans and patient history.
  • Prepare the surgical field and assist in positioning and prepping the patient.
  • Ensure all surgical instruments and supplies are available and sterile.
  • Assist in draping the surgical site.
  • Communicate with the Registered Nurse and Certified Surgical Technologist regarding the patient's surgical plan.
• Intraoperative:
  • Provide adequate exposure of the operative site using retractors and other tools.
  • Control bleeding by clamping, ligating, or cauterizing blood vessels.
  • Handle tissues, cut sutures, and perform wound closure.
  • Suction, irrigate, or sponge the operative site as needed.
  • Assist with robotic, laparoscopic, and minimally invasive procedures where applicable.
  • Monitor the patient's vital signs under direction from the surgeon or anesthesiologist.
• Postoperative:
  • Apply surgical dressings and assist in transferring the patient to recovery.
  • Ensure all instruments and materials are accounted for (sponge/instrument count).
  • Document operative procedures and observations accurately.
  • Participate in postoperative patient assessments and wound care.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in a healthcare-related field.
• Graduation from an accredited Surgical First Assistant program.
• Minimum of two (2) years of recent experience in a surgical setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Scrub experience.

Skills & Competencies

• Thorough knowledge of surgical instruments, human anatomy, and aseptic technique.
• Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills.
• Excellent manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to maintain composure and focus in high-stress surgical environments.
• Strong verbal communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team-oriented setting.

Shift Details

• Shift Type: Day Shift
• Hours: 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
• Shift Duration: 8 hours
• Days per Week: 5 days
• Contract Length