HCA Florida Northside Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse OR First Assistant on a PRN basis to provide clinical expertise and support in the operating room. You will work in a 280+ bed facility offering state-of-the-art surgical services, including orthopedics, cardiac care, general surgery, and interventional procedures. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a collaborative surgical team environment.
Clinical Setting
Northside Hospital is a comprehensive surgical facility located in South Pinellas County, Florida, minutes from the Gulf Coast. The hospital is a nationally recognized Comprehensive Stroke Center and Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI. The facility provides a full range of surgical services including orthopedics, cardiac care, general surgery, interventional stroke care, and spine care.
Responsibilities
- Assess, plan, intervene, and evaluate the care of intra-operative patients
- Assist surgeons in operative procedures
- Maintain and review patients' records, including posting tests and examination results
- Administer medications in accordance with physician orders
Required Qualifications
- Active Florida Registered Nurse (RN) or ARNP license in accordance with state regulations or appropriate compact licensure. If holding a compact license, an active Florida RN license is required within 60 days of hire.
- Graduate of a CAAHEP-accredited Surgical Assistant Program by the State of Florida, or Medical School Graduate, or Allied Health professional having completed 2,250 hours of surgical rotation
- Current Certified First Assistant (CFA) certification with a minimum of 350 completed cases
- Two years of experience within the last four years
- Current American Heart Association BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
- Critical thinking skills, service excellence, and strong interpersonal communication abilities
- Ability to read and comprehend written instructions and follow verbal instructions
- PC skills
Benefits
HCA Florida Northside Hospital offers a comprehensive total rewards package including:
- Comprehensive medical coverage with many common services covered at no cost or low copay, including prescription drug and behavioral health coverage, free telemedicine services, and free AirMed medical transportation
- Dental and vision benefits options
- Life and disability coverage
- Flexible spending accounts and supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity)
- Auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, and pet insurance
- Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing
- 401(k) Plan with 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
- Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny and adoption assistance
- Referral services for child, elder, and pet care, home and auto repair, and event planning
- Consumer discounts through Abenity and other discount programs
- Retirement readiness and rollover assistance services
- Education assistance including tuition support, student loan assistance, certification support, and dependent scholarships
- Colleague recognition program
- Time Away From Work Program including paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence
- Employee Health Assistance Fund offering free employee-only coverage to eligible full-time and part-time colleagues based on income
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.