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Piedmont Healthcare

RNFA-CVOR

Atlanta, GA · On-site

... RNFA experience Required 3 years minimum experience ... of as an RN or Surgical Tech in the CVOR, if working in the CVOR Required Licenses and ...

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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 Atlanta, GA is $2,093.63, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $1,600.00 and $2,348.08 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.

Surgery Rnfa jobs near you
Infographic showing various Surgery Rnfa job openings in Atlanta, GA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 2% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $108,873 per year, or $52.3 per hour.

RNFA- CVOR, PRN

Atlanta, GA • On-site

Cooper Lighting Solutions
Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing • 5 - 10K employees
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Job description

RNFA- CVOR, PRN

Responsibilities: Responsible for the delivery of safe, effective, and quality patient-family centered care in the OR and other areas of perioperative services for all patient populations. Functions as an RN first assistant during operative and other invasive procedures and throughout the perioperative continuum in accordance with scope of practice credentials, privileges, experience, education and competency verification. At times is responsible for the delivery of safe, effective, and quality patient-family centered care in the OR in the role of an RN circulator.

Qualifications: Education

  • Graduate from a nursing program Required and
  • Completion of an AORN-RN First Assistant program, which includes didactic and clinical components Required

Work Experience

  • 2 years perioperative RN or RNFA experience Required
  • 3 years minimum experience of as an RN or Surgical Tech in the CVOR, if working in the CVOR Required

Licenses and Certifications

  • RN - Registered Nurse - Georgia State Licensure and/or NLC/eNCL Multistate Licensure Current License in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse or NLC/eNCL Multistate License Required and
  • CNOR - Certified Operating Room RN if applicable Required
  • CRNFA - Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant Required and
  • BCLS - Basic Life Support Required and
  • ACLS Required and
  • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Required
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