RN First Assistant OR
Community Health Systems • Gadsden, AL • Posted June 17, 2026
About the Role
Join us as a **Registered Nurse (RN) - First Assist Operating Room (OR)** position at **Gadsden Regional Medical Center**
Unit: OR
Shift: Days, 5 8's, Call Required
Student Loan Contribution: Up to $20k
Other incentives include: Medical, Vision, Dental, 401k match & more available
**Job Summary**
The RN First Assist (RNFA) provides advanced perioperative nursing care, assisting surgeons during operative procedures to ensure optimal patient outcomes. This role includes preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative responsibilities, supporting a variety of surgical specialties and units. The RNFA collaborates with multidisciplinary teams, utilizing advanced skills in tissue handling, wound management, and surgical techniques while maintaining compliance with regulatory and institutional standards.
**Essential Functions**
+ Provides advanced surgical assistance to the operating surgeon, including tissue handling, suturing, and wou...
Unit: OR
Shift: Days, 5 8's, Call Required
Student Loan Contribution: Up to $20k
Other incentives include: Medical, Vision, Dental, 401k match & more available
**Job Summary**
The RN First Assist (RNFA) provides advanced perioperative nursing care, assisting surgeons during operative procedures to ensure optimal patient outcomes. This role includes preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative responsibilities, supporting a variety of surgical specialties and units. The RNFA collaborates with multidisciplinary teams, utilizing advanced skills in tissue handling, wound management, and surgical techniques while maintaining compliance with regulatory and institutional standards.
**Essential Functions**
+ Provides advanced surgical assistance to the operating surgeon, including tissue handling, suturing, and wou...