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RN First Assist - Full Time - Days - New Brunswick

RWJBarnabas Health
vision insurance, paid time off, long term disability, tuition reimbursement
United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick
1 Robert Wood Johnson Place (Show on map)
Mar 04, 2026
RN First Assist - Full Time - Days - New Brunswick
Req #: 0000238408

Category: Nurses

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Facility: RWJ New Brunswick

Department: Operating Room

Pay Range: $73.72 - $75.72 per hour

Location:
One Robert Wood Johnson Place, New Brunswick, NJ 08901


Job Title: RN First Assist

Location: Main Hospital - New Brunswick

Department Name: Operating Room

Req #: 0000238408

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $73.72 - $75.72 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a highly skilled and collaborative Registered Nurse First Assist (RNFA) to join our Cardio-Vascular Operating Room team at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, a Level I Trauma Center and premier academic medical institution on the New Brunswick campus

This is an exciting opportunity to practice at the highest level within a complex, high-acuity cardiovascular surgical program, working alongside world-class surgeons, anesthesia teams, and perioperative professionals committed to clinical excellence, innovation, and patient-centered care

Position Summary

The RNFA functions as an advanced perioperative nurse providing direct surgical first assist services during cardiovascular procedures

The RNFA works in collaboration with the attending surgeon and multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, evidence-based care throughout the intraoperative continuum

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Providing intraoperative first assist services including tissue handling, suturing, hemostasis, vein harvesting and exposure

Anticipating surgical needs in complex cardiac and vascular procedures

Supporting optimal surgical flow and efficiency in a high-acuity OR environment

Promoting patient safety and adherence to regulatory and quality standards

Collaborating with surgeons, anesthesia providers, perfusionists, and perioperative nursing staff

Participating in performance improvement initiatives and clinical advancement activities

On-the-job training and orientation to RWJUH workflows will be provided

Qualifications

Required:

Active, valid New Jersey Registered Nurse license

BSN required

BLS certification

ACLS certification

CNOR certification

Cardiac surgical experience required

Preferred:

MSN with CRNFA certification

Additional Information:

Why Join RWJUH?

Practice within a high-volume, advanced cardiovascular surgical program

Work at a nationally recognized academic medical center

Be part of a Magnet-style nursing culture focused on professional development and clinical excellence

Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer,

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
  • Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Retirement Plans
  • Short & Long Term Disability
  • Life & Accidental Death Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Wellness Programs
  • Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
  • Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!


RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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