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As of Aug 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for surgical cna in the United States is $20.06, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $22.60 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Surgical CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) is a healthcare professional who assists nurses and surgical teams in operating rooms and pre/post-operative care units. Their duties include preparing patients for surgery, sterilizing equipment, and providing support during procedures. They may also help transport patients, monitor vital signs, and ensure a clean and organized surgical environment. This role requires certification as a CNA and additional training in surgical procedures.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a surgical CNA in the operating room or surgical unit?

A Surgical CNA's daily duties often include preparing patients for surgery, assisting with transport between departments, maintaining sterile fields, and providing support to the surgical team before, during, and after procedures. You may also be responsible for monitoring vital signs, documenting patient information, restocking supplies, and ensuring equipment is properly sterilized. The workflow can be fast-paced and requires attention to detail as well as effective communication with nurses, surgeons, and other healthcare professionals. By supporting both patient care and operational needs, Surgical CNAs play a vital role in the smooth functioning of the surgical department.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the surgical CNA position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Surgical CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant), you need a solid understanding of patient care principles, sterile techniques, and basic medical terminology, ideally backed by CNA certification and relevant experience in surgical or acute care settings. Familiarity with electronic health records, surgical equipment, and infection control procedures is often required. Exceptional attention to detail, teamwork, and strong communication skills help you excel in the dynamic surgical environment. Together, these skills ensure patient safety, smooth surgical operations, and effective collaboration with nurses and surgical staff.

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Certified Nurse Aide CNA - Med/Surg PRN

Lifepoint Health

Bryson City, NC • On-site

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 28 days ago


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6.0

Company rating: 6.0 out of 10

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Job description


Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Med/Surg
Job Type: PRN
Schedule: Varies
Your experience matters
Swain Community Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Med/Surg CNA joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
More about our team
Swain Community Hospital's Med-Surg unit is seeking a compassionate and dependable Med/Surg CNA to join a collaborative, patient-centered team on a 17-bed unit. The unit maintains a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:6 and staffs 1-2 CNAs per shift, fostering a supportive care environment.
Med/Surg CNA's provide direct care to a diverse population including inpatients, observation patients, and swing bed patients such as post-acute deconditioned individuals, orthopedic recovery patients, those requiring wound care, and patients receiving extended-duration IV therapies. This role involves assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs), supporting out-of-bed mobility and safe transfers, and working closely with nursing staff as well as Physical Therapy (PT), Occupational Therapy (OT), and Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) to promote patient recovery and independence.
How you'll contribute
A Med/Surg CNA who excels in this role:
  • Performs basic patient care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN, including monitoring vital signs, possibly taking blood glucose measurements, and recording intake and output.
  • Assists patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living, including but not limited to bathing, grooming, eating, and ambulation.
  • Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
  • Assists with keeping patient rooms and common areas stocked, clean and orderly.

Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
  • Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
  • Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
  • Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
  • Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for
Applicants should have a current listing as Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with the state of North Carolina Division of Facility Services and a high school diploma or equivalent is preferred. Additional requirements include:
  • Certifications: AHA Basic Life Support (BLS).
  • Required Skills: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
  • Licenses: Current Listing as a Certified Nursing Assistant with the state of North Carolina Division of Facility Services with no substantiated findings of abuse, neglect or misappropriation of property in a facility that provides Nursing Care.
  • Education: High school diploma or equivalent
  • Telemetry Tech ONLY: Completion of a basic telemetry monitoring course and/or completion of competency training for basic arrhythmia interpretation may be required as determined by the department director.
  • Unit Secretary ONLY: Completion of training in basic unit secretary tasks (i.e., transcription of physician order, computer data entry, etc).

More about Swain Community
Swain Community Hospital is a 48-bed, fully accredited critical access hospital located in Bryson City, NC, which has been serving the residents of Swain and Graham counties since 1948. The hospital, along with an outpatient physician practice, offers primary and inpatient care, as well as emergency, laboratory, imaging, rehabilitation, urology, cardiopulmonary, geriatric outpatient, pediatric and gastroenterology services, and a pain clinic.
EEOC Statement
Swain Community Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Swain Community Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.
About Us
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
About the Team
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.

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About LifePoint Health

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Lifepoint Health serves patients, clinicians, communities and partners across the healthcare continuum. Our diversified healthcare delivery network extends from coast to coast, consisting of community hospitals, rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and additional sites of care.

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Health care and social assistance

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10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Brentwood, TN, US

Year founded

1999

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