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Noor Locum

NP/PA - Gynecology

Everett, WA · On-site

$120K - $155K/yr

Candidates must have Gynecologic Oncology , pelvic surgery , first assist , and Da Vinci robotic surgery experience. RNFA certification is required for NPs. Work 4 10-hour shifts per week using Epic ...

Noor Locum

NP/PA - Gynecology

Everett, WA · On-site

$120K - $155K/yr

Candidates must have Gynecologic Oncology, pelvic surgery, first assist, and Da Vinci robotic surgery experience. RNFA certification is required for NPs. Work 4 10-hour shifts per week using Epic EMR.

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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 Seattle, WA is $2,477.69, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $1,892.31 and $2,778.85 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 Seattle, WA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 33% Locum Tenens, 34% Full Time, and 33% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $128,840 per year, or $61.9 per hour.

Surgical First Assist (PA-C or RNFA)

Proliance Surgeons

Kirkland, WA • On-site

$48.24 - $86.83/hr

Part-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 21 days ago

Proliance Surgeons rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 24 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

At Proliance Surgeons our patients come from all walks of life - and so do we. We hire and support people from diverse backgrounds, fostering growth and development to make Proliance a great place to work. Our unique experiences and perspectives help us deliver Exceptional Outcomes, Personally Delivered.
We are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefit and pay package including health coverage, 401k with match and profit share, PTO and more! For further details regarding Benefits and Washington State Minimum Wage details please visit our careers page at www.proliancesurgeons.com/careers. Compensation during the offer process will be determined based on factors such as compensation structure, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. Be Part of Who We Are!
Position Summary
The certified Physician Assistant is a critical part of our team of committed, self-motivated people who provide critical services to promote and maintain our service, care, and our values.
The role of the Proliance certified Physician Assistant is well-rounded, ideal for a self-motivated person who wants to maximize their skill set and expand their clinical knowledge. In this role, you will act as first assistant in the ASC operating room and provide clinic-based care and post-operative care; and may provide surgical assistance in the hospital OR, and/or perform rounding on patients within the hospital.
Location: Proliance ProOrtho (Kirkland, WA)
Schedule: Monday through Friday + occasional Saturdays (walk-in urgent care rotation)
Hours per week: ~20-25 hours
Overview: PA or RNFA that is interested in assisting on surgical cases for a busy orthopedic surgical practice. This is primarily a surgical assist role in the OR with occasional rounding on hospital patients. No regular time seeing patients in an ambulatory clinical setting will be required. There is opportunity to participate, however, in a weekend walk-in urgent care clinic for additional compensation.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The key duties and responsibilities of the Physician Assistant include, but are not limited to:
  • Greeting/ identifying patient & completing and documenting an accurate history and physical examination of patients; may include moving and positioning patients
  • Conducting comprehensive or episodic health assessments and developing patient care plans
  • Ordering and interpreting tests, treatments, and therapies, within the scope of practice
  • Prescribing medications, diet, supplies, prosthetic devices, and other home health aides according to clinical privileges
  • Administer and/or inject medications
  • Wound care; apply or remove casting, splinting, wound dressing; suture and staple removal, etc.
  • Instruct and counsel patients regarding the total treatment plan & therapeutic regimes
  • Providing clear, concise, and accurate information regarding patient care in the medical record
  • Obtain/maintain technical familiarity and proficiency for specific surgical procedures prior to their performance
  • Remain proficient in the utilization of commonly used clinical protocols and guidelines
  • Assist in Surgical Procedures
  • Hospital rounds, including patient care, charting & all paperwork/documentation, and interacting with the patient and family/care givers, staff, consultants, and discharge planners.
  • OPTIONAL Primary or secondary trauma call coverage
  • OPTIONAL Emergency Room: includes evaluating and treatment of patients
  • Answering service coverage and responsibilities
  • The ability to initiate Basic/Advanced life support in response to emergency situations.
  • Provides education to patients, families, and significant others using established education materials
  • May provide other clinical duties within the scope of practice as directed under a patient's care plan
  • Advocates for patients, families, co-workers, the community, and the health care profession
  • Integrates evidence-based knowledge and clinical expertise in decision-making
  • Seeks experiences and formal and independent learning activities to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and knowledge
  • Establishes an effective relationship with the supervising physician
  • Complete duties and assist others as directed
  • Must follow all policies as introduced during new associate On-Boarding, updated real-time and outlined in Associate Handbook

Education/Experience
  • Graduate of accredited Physician's Assistant Program
  • Washington State Physician Assistant License, Current
  • Current Certification as a physician assistant by the National Commission of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
  • Current CPR and BLS from the American Heart Association
  • Two years prior experience in surgery preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Advanced physical assessment and critical thinking skills required
  • Ability to listen, interact and communicate verbally and in writing
  • Required: Comprehensive knowledge of surgical procedures, techniques, Standards of Care, instrumentation, equipment, and supplies as they directly correlate to the specialty.
  • Superior customer service skills
  • Great interpersonal skills; demonstrating patience, composure and cooperation; working well with all patients, physicians and staff.
  • Advanced understanding of and adherence to all safety, risk management and precautionary procedures, including the consistent respect for confidentiality (HIPAA)
  • Using time efficiently, with meticulous attention to detail, accuracy and completion
  • Ability to manage multiple factors for the best result.
  • Resourcefulness in addressing first level problems and tenacity to see things through to solution
  • Ability to remove oneself personally from given situations, remaining objective
  • Able to adapt to change, delays or unexpected events while maintaining a positive mindset
  • Clear oral and written communication
  • Ability to provide feedback to improve performance
  • Self-motivated; able to work following specific guidelines and in accordance with detailed instructions; measure self against standard of excellence, overcome obstacles and challenges with little supervision

Work Environment/Physical Demands
The work environment/physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a teammate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable differently abled persons to perform the essential functions.

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