Perioperative RN First Assistant

@ Carle Health
Carle Healthcarlehealth.com

Perioperative RN First Assistant

Urbana, IL, Champaign County, Il; Illinois
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About the job

Carle Health provides innovative, team-based healthcare. As a Perioperative RN First Assist, support surgical teams, ensure patient safety, and deliver high-quality perioperative care in a community-focused environment.

Requirements

  • RN license
  • Previous OR experience
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to maintain sterile techniques

Qualifications

  • Registered Nurse (RN)
  • Surgical assisting experience
  • Circulating or scrub nurse skills

Full job description

Carle Health seeks an RN First Assist to support surgeons in delivering safe, high-quality perioperative care. This on-site role includes pre-, intra-, and post-operative responsibilities, providing direct first assist during surgical procedures, managing instruments, maintaining sterile technique, and monitoring patient status. You’ll collaborate closely with surgeons and the OR team, ensure accurate documentation, and support patient education. Carle Health offers a culture of innovation, teamwork, and professional growth in a mission-driven, community-focused environment.

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