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How much do surgery rnfa jobs pay per week?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average weekly pay for surgery rnfa in Ohio is $2,069.85, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $1,580.77 and $2,321.15 per week, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Surgery RNFA?

A Surgery RNFA (Registered Nurse First Assistant) is a specialized registered nurse who assists surgeons during procedures. They provide hands-on support by handling instruments, controlling bleeding, suturing, and ensuring patient safety. RNFAs work closely with the surgical team to improve efficiency and outcomes. This role requires advanced training beyond an RN license, often including certification and perioperative nursing experience.

What does a Surgery RNFA do?

A typical day for a Surgery RNFA involves collaborating closely with surgeons and the perioperative team to assist during various surgical procedures. Responsibilities include prepping patients, providing surgical site exposure, handling tissues, using surgical instruments, and assisting with suturing and wound closure. Outside of the operating room, RNFAs may participate in patient assessments, documentation, and post-operative care. The role requires flexibility, as case volume and surgical complexity can vary, and strong teamwork is essential for adapting to the dynamic surgical environment.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a Surgery RNFA?

To thrive as a Surgery RNFA (Registered Nurse First Assistant), you need advanced clinical skills, in-depth surgical knowledge, and must hold an RN license, a bachelor’s degree or higher, and formal RNFA certification. Mastery of surgical instruments, sterile technique, electronic medical records, and specialized perioperative equipment is crucial. Excellent teamwork, effective communication, and quick problem-solving make a candidate stand out in this high-stakes environment. These skills are essential for supporting safe and efficient surgical procedures while collaborating closely with surgeons and the surgical team.

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Infographic showing various Surgery Rnfa job openings in Ohio as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 10% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 5% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $107,632 per year, or $51.7 per hour.

Surgical Assist, RNFA or Physician Assistant First Assist- OR

Willoughby, OH • On-site

University Hospitals
Health Care and Social Assistance • 10K+ employees
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Job description

The Surgical Assistant works under the direction and supervision of the attending physician to provide aid in exposure, hemostasis, closure and other intraoperative technical functions that assist the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient. Performs preoperative and postoperative duties to meet needs of the patient during the perioperative period. Provides technical 1st and 2nd assistance for surgical procedures.
When you join UH, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, which includes, but is not limited to:
  • Competitive salary
  • $5,000 sign on bonus
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement and pension plans

Essential Functions
  • Provides intraoperative technical functions in all facets of the first assistant role.
  • Displays knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the human body while delivering safe patient care.
  • Establishes and maintains a safe perioperative environment.
  • Supports the perioperative area or other duties as assigned per entity.

The Physician Assistant (PA) is responsible for providing quality care for patients and increasing patient access and satisfaction. Standard tasks to be performed by a PA as specified by the Ohio State Board of Medicine and UH entity specific Medical Bylaws.
What You Will Do- PA
  • Initiates and maintains positive relationships w/pts/customers (10%)
  • Initiates and maintains positive relationships w/co-workers (10%)
  • Takes responsibility for self-development and supports a learning environment (10%)
  • Displays commitment to the mission of the hospital and its values (10%)
  • Performs patient assessment and assigns diagnosis based on recorded assessment data and current scientific and current research (20%)
  • Establishes plan of care and implements interventions in accordance w/carepaths, protocols, and standards of care and current research (15%)
  • Collaborates w/other health care providers in an interdisciplinary approach to provide care to the patient and family (5%)
  • Contributes to the educational development of staff, patients, family and self (5%)
  • Demonstrates progressive leadership and effective management (5%)
  • Provides education through role modeling and in-services to meet identified learning needs and to promote professionalism (5%)
  • Advances own professional development through self-directed learning, continuing education and participation in peer review (5%)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities- PA
  • Demonstrated leadership skills. (Required proficiency)
  • Demonstrated skills in interpersonal relationships. (Required proficiency)
  • Computer skills to access patient medical data from UHHS mainframe. (Required proficiency)
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook. (Required proficiency)
  • Demonstrated skills in related to Informatics Technology. (Required proficiency)
  • Lifting - Frequently (50 lbs)
  • Carrying - Frequently (50 lbs)
  • Pushing - Frequently (50 lbs)
  • Pulling - Frequently (50 lbs)

The RNFA works under the supervision of the attending physician to assess manage and evaluate the surgical patient during the perioperative period. The RNFA provides technical 1st and 2nd assistance for surgical procedures.
What You Will Do- RNFA
  • Applies the nursing process in all facets of the nurse first assistant role.
  • Displays knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the human body while delivering safe patient care.
  • Establishes and maintains a safe perioperative procedural environment.
  • Offers education development opportunities to residents, nursing staff, students and any other appropriate persons in the specific surgery and patient management.
  • Utilizes ongoing data collection perioperative, procedural, and follow-up information to aid in research care studies that promote effectiveness and quality of patient care.

Skills and Abilities- RNFA
  • Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, proper use of all instruments and equipment used during CT surgery procedures. (Required proficiency)
  • High degree of hand/eye coordination and uniform mental attention (Required proficiency)

Required For All Jobs
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.
  • For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
  • Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Qualifications:
Education- Surgical Assistants
  • Completion of an accredited Surgical Assistant Program or an equivalent program that meets the educational requirements of the designated national certifying body. (Required)

Education- Physician Assistants
  • Master's Degree from an accredited PA educational program - Required

Education Qualifications- RNFA
  • Graduation from an accredited RN Program -Required
  • Completion of state approved RNFA program -Required

Licenses and Certifications- RNFA
  • Registered Nurse First Assist (RNFA) authorized by the Ohio Board of Nursing to practice as a registered nurse first assistant prior to April 1, 1998 and who holds as of October 1, 1998 certification as a CNOR. (Required)

Work Experience- Surgical Assistants
  • Physician relations experience -Strongly Preferred

Work Experience- Physician Assistant
  • 1+ years as a PA -Strongly Preferred

Experience Qualifications- RNFA
  • 2+ years Perioperative nursing experience -Required

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
  • Excellent interpersonal skills-Required
  • Detail oriented with excellent organizational and analytical skills-Required
  • Demonstrated skills related to Informatics Technology-Required
  • Working knowledge of equipment with the ability to troubleshoot issues for resolution. -Required

Additional Licenses and Certifications- Surgical Assistant
  • National Certification Required
  • National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) Required
  • Commission for the Certification of Surgical Assistants (NCCSA) Required

Licenses and Certifications-Physician Assistant
  • Physician Assistant (PA) (Required)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (Preferred)
  • Passed the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (Required)
  • Practice with a supervising physician (Required Upon Hire)
  • Maintain national PA Certification (Required)
  • Practice with a supervising physician (Required Upon Hire)
  • Crawling Occasionally
  • Reaching Frequently
  • Handling Frequently
  • Grasping Frequently
  • Feeling Constantly
  • Talking Constantly
  • Hearing Constantly
  • Repetitive Motions Constantly
  • Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly
  • Lifting - Frequently (50 lbs)
  • Carrying - Frequently (50 lbs)
  • Pushing - Frequently (50 lbs)
  • Pulling - Frequently (50 lbs)

Physical Demands for all positions
  • Standing Frequently
  • Walking Frequently
  • Sitting Rarely
  • Lifting Frequently 50 lbs
  • Carrying Frequently 50 lbs
  • Pushing Frequently 50 lbs
  • Pulling Frequently 50 lbs
  • Climbing Occasionally 50 lbs
  • Balancing Occasionally
  • Stooping Frequently
  • Kneeling Frequently
  • Crouching Frequently
  • Crawling Occasionally
  • Reaching Frequently
  • Handling Frequently
  • Grasping Frequently
  • Feeling Constantly
  • Talking Constantly
  • Hearing Constantly
  • Repetitive Motions Constantly
  • Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly

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For more than 155 years, University Hospitals has been on a mission to heal, teach and discover. As a renowned academic medical center and community hospital network, we’ve expanded across Northeast Ohio to deliver what matters most to our patients: personalized, compassionate care; medical discovery and breakthroughs; and high-quality, affordable care close to home.

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Headquarters location

Cleveland, OH, US

Year founded

1866

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