Cardiac Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA)

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Cardiac Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) to join our team. The ideal candidate will assist in various cardiac surgical procedures and support the surgical team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Assist with chest exposure and closure during cardiac surgeries.
• Perform independent vein harvesting for Coronary Artery Bypass Grafts (CABGs).
• Participate in DaVinci robotic surgical cases as required, with experience preferred.
• Scrub and circulate complex cardiac cases, including CABGs, structural heart cases (e.g., Bentall procedures), minimally invasive procedures (e.g., Mini Aortic Valve Replacement), and heart failure cases (e.g., Impella).
• Support heart transplant surgeries, with prior experience preferred.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Cardiac RNFA.
• Current AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications.
• Valid New York State Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• CNOR certification preferred.
• Telemetry competency is required.

Work Schedule

This position may require working 36 to 48 hours per week, primarily during weekdays from 7 AM to 7 PM and 11 AM to 11 PM, along with on-call responsibilities based on unit needs.

If you are passionate about cardiac nursing and meet the qualifications, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to make a difference in patients’ lives.