Registered Nurse / RN First Assistant OR

  • UT Health East Texas
  • Whitehouse, Texas
  • 05/30/2026
Full time

Job Description

Overview: Join our team as a day shift, PRN , Surgery (OR) Registered Nurse (RN) First Assistant in Tyler, TX .

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better
  • Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
  • People-First: We prioritize your well-being with a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
  • Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
Get to Know Your Team:
  • UT Health Tyler is the flagship hospital of the system, serving hundreds of thousands annually. Specializing in advanced acute care medicine, our Midtown location boasts a Level 1 trauma center and comprehensive stroke center, the region's only EMCO program, and a Level III NICU. Our medical staff includes more than 500 physicians and a full complement of subspecialty groups.
Responsibilities: The RNFA and/or First Assist practices in collaboration with and at the direction of the surgeon during the intraoperative phase of the perioperative experience.

Qualifications: Job Requirements:
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (A.D.N.) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) from an accredited school
  • Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Texas
  • Completion of an accredited first assistant educational program
  • Minimum 2 years' operating room experience
  • Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified
  • Approved Hospital Credentialling
Preferred Job Requirements:
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certified