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Surgery Rnfa Jobs in Oregon (NOW HIRING)

Kaiser Permanente

RN, OR First Assist

Clackamas, OR · On-site

$58.59/hr

Function as an assistant in all surgical specialties at the direction of the attending surgeon. Performs RNFA responsibilities in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Oregon ...

Kaiser Permanente

RN, OR First Assist

Clackamas, OR · On-site

Function as an assistant in all surgical specialties at the direction of the attending surgeon. Performs RNFA responsibilities in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Oregon ...

Stability Healthcare

Travel RN First Assist

Clackamas, OR · On-site

  • Medical

  • PTO

RNFA's are highly trained and skilled in surgical procedures, and they have completed additional education and certification to qualify for this role. They work under the supervision of a surgeon ...

Medlivo

Travel Nurse RN - First Assist

Clackamas, OR · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Active OR RN License BLS (AHA) Certified RN First Assist (RNFA) Certified. Minimum 1 year of recent RN First Assist experience. Strong Neuro surgery experience is required. Medlivo Job ID ...

Medlivo

Travel RN First Assist

Clackamas, OR · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

... • RNFA (Registered Nurse First Assistant) certification required. • Recent 1 year of RN First Assist experience in the operating room required. • Experience assisting surgeons during ...

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How much do surgery rnfa jobs pay per week?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average weekly pay for surgery rnfa in Oregon is $2,301.90, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $1,759.62 and $2,582.69 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.

What cities in Oregon are hiring for Surgery Rnfa jobs?

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Infographic showing various Surgery Rnfa job openings in Oregon as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 3% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $119,699 per year, or $57.5 per hour.

RN, OR First Assist

Kaiser Permanente

Clackamas, OR • On-site

$58.59/hr

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Job description

Job Summary:

Provides assistance to the surgical team during the intra-operative phase of surgical care for the Northwest Surgical Services region. Works in collaboration with the surgeon and health care team in the performance of surgical procedures, including assessment, planning, directing, providing and evaluating advanced nursing care. All RNFAs will participate in a regional on-call rotation to provide surgical assistance for elective, emergent and urgent surgical cases.

Essential Responsibilities:


  • Representative Functions or Duties: Practice standards of performance: Pre-operative. Performs pre-operative assessment and evaluation. Collaborates with the surgical team on plan of care. Intra-operative: Provides knowledge based technical assistance to the surgeon during the operative procedure according to AORN standards, licensure, state regulation and facility/practice protocols, including: Using instruments and medical devices. Providing surgical exposure. Handling and/or cutting tissue. Providing hemostatis, clamp, cut, and ligate tissue as directed by the surgeon. Suturing as directed by the surgeon. Post-Operative. Evaluates the patient post-operatively according to facility protocols.

  • Assessment Standard of Performance & Planning: Communicates information so that continuity of care is maintained. Communicates with patient, family and other staff in a professional and courteous manner. Obtains and demonstrates the skills and knowledge needed to provide appropriate population based and culturally sensitive care to patients and families through education, training and experience.  Provides continuous reassessment through the intra operative period. Utilizes knowledge of type of procedure to plan for appropriate set up.

  • Practice standards of performance: Function as an assistant in all surgical specialties at the direction of the attending surgeon. Performs RNFA responsibilities in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Oregon, institutional policies and procedures of Kaiser Permanente and the AORN Position Statement on RN First Assistants. Practice within limitations of preparation and experience. Demonstrate RNFA specific clinical skills. Review and update skills checklist on an ongoing basis as specified by policies of Kaiser Permanente. Intra operative nursing behaviors include:  handling tissue, providing exposure, using instruments, clamp, cut, and legate as directed by the surgeon, providing homeostasis, suturing as directed by the surgeon. Assists with room preparation in collaboration with the Circulating Nurse and scrub person. Brings patient X-rays into room NOTE: Notifies Charge Nurse or designee if films are not available. Assists in patient transport to the operating room and patient transfer to the operating room table. Provides assistance to Anesthesia during induction. Participates in pre-op briefing time out process. Assists in patient position. Assists in patient preparation, i.e., prepping, catheterization, shaving, as necessary. Assists in patient draping. Sets up ESU, lights, suction for the sterile field. Monitors free counted items on the sterile field. Observes for breaks in sterile technique and takes appropriate action as necessary.

  • Assists with instrumentation and equipment as requested. Applies dressings and secures drainage tubes. Assists with patient transfer and positioning post operatively. Assists with room tear down and turn over in collaboration with the Circulating Nurse and scrub person. May perform pre and post-operative patient education as designated. Review chart for pertinent data. Assist in maintaining a safe environment and promoting efficiency in surgical. Procedures.

Basic Qualifications:
Experience


  • Minimum two (2) years of peri-operative scrubbing and circulating experience in a KP OR or one (1) year experience as an RNFA in or outside of KP.

Education

  • Certification of Completion from AORN recognized RNFA course.
  • Successful completion of an RNFA program that meets the AORN Recommended Education Standards for RNFA and criteria for the CB.PMN acceptance program.
License, Certification, Registration
  • Registered Nurse License (Oregon)
  • Nurse Operating Room Certificate
  • Basic Life Support
Additional Requirements:

  • Meets all qualification of an RNFA as outlined in AORN Position Statement.
  • Must maintain CNOR and RN licensure with the required amount of Continuing Education.
Preferred Qualifications:

  • Minimum two (2) years of practice as an RNFA.
  • CRNFA certification preferred.
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required upon hire/transfer preferred.

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