Registered Nurse First Assist

A leading health system based in western Illinois is now seeking an experienced Registered Nurse First Assist to join their award-winning healthcare team!

Experience compassionate, comprehensive care at a leading regional medical center offering emergency and urgent care, primary and specialty clinics, cardiology and heart care, orthopedics and sports medicine, women’s health and maternity, cancer care, behavioral health, rehabilitation, and advanced surgical services. The expansive, full-service facility features modern operating suites, cutting-edge imaging, private patient rooms, and 24/7 critical care to support comfort and safety at every step. Staffed by board-certified physicians, highly trained nurses, and multidisciplinary teams, this award-winning, nationally accredited hospital is recognized for quality, patient safety, and outstanding outcomes. With convenient outpatient locations, telehealth, and community wellness programs, it delivers accessible, patient-centered healthcare close to home.

The Registered Nursing First Assist (RNFA) delivers expert perioperative care in a fast-paced operating room or ambulatory surgery setting, collaborating with surgeons, anesthesia, and the surgical team to optimize safety and outcomes. Daily responsibilities include preoperative patient assessment, consent and site verification, OR and instrument readiness, positioning, prepping and draping, and strict sterile technique; first-assist duties such as tissue handling, exposure and retraction, hemostasis, electrocautery, suturing, stapling, and wound closure; accurate counts, specimen management, and equipment troubleshooting; comprehensive intraoperative documentation in the EHR, postoperative handoff and patient education, and adherence to infection prevention, quality, and safety protocols. This role supports a range of specialties (general surgery, orthopedics, cardiovascular, OB/GYN, and more) while delivering patient-centered, evidence-based care and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

What's Needed to Succeed:

• Degree from an accredited Nursing Program
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse RN in the state of Illinois or ability to obtain upon hire
• Certified as a Registered Nurse First Assist RNFA

Discover a welcoming, historic riverfront community in western Illinois that blends small-town charm with big-city conveniences—offering an affordable cost of living, safe neighborhoods, excellent schools and colleges, and top-rated healthcare. Enjoy a revitalized downtown with preserved architecture, locally owned restaurants and breweries, boutique shopping, and a vibrant arts scene with museums, theaters, and year-round festivals. Outdoor enthusiasts love river views, scenic parks, hiking and biking trails, boating and fishing, and championship golf. With short commutes, access to major highways and regional airports, diverse job opportunities in healthcare, manufacturing, and education, and a strong community spirit, this Midwest destination is an ideal place to live, work, and raise a family.

This organization is prepared to offer a competitive compensation package including industry leading benefits and continued growth opportunities.