Healthcare specialty recruiting
RNFA Recruiting — Registered Nurse First Assist Search
RNFA recruiting is a surgical services niche. Med-Hunters searches for registered nurse first assistants who can cover specialty case mix — including oncologic, cardiac, and general surgical programs.
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Specialty depth
Roles We Recruit For
First assist roles
- RNFA
- Specialty RNFA (cardiac, oncology, robotics)
- Surgical first-assist RN
The specialty market
Why this specialty search is difficult
Credentialed RNFAs with the right case mix are scarce. Employers compete on first-assist utilization, call, and whether the RNFA is treated as a true surgical partner.
When focused search matters
When employers engage Med-Hunters
OR growth, surgeon coverage gaps, or a vacant RNFA in a specialty service.
Direct search
How Med-Hunters runs the search
We screen for RNFA credential, case mix, and compensation, then present authorized candidates.
Common questions
Specialty Recruiting FAQ
Do you also recruit surgical PAs for first assist?
Yes, through our physician assistant and surgical services searches when the employer will consider either model.
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Specialty Resources
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Surgical services employer perspective
What people say about working with Med-Hunters
Read more testimonialsJoeI would be extremely remiss if I didn’t take a few minutes to send you a short note thanking you for your service and assistance in our recruitments needs. Specifically, my department required three physician assistants for cardiothoracic surgery, two on the adult service and one on the pediatric service. Your firm not only exceeded my expectations by providing three highly qualified candidates, but the time frame in which this was accomplished was truly exceptional, about three months from start to finish. Prior to using your firm, my past experience with search firms and recruiters was horrid. I wouldn’t hesitate to use your firm again to meet my recruitment needs. Again, thank you for your assistance and service. You have my permission to use me as a reference; I’ll be more than happy to speak with any organization on your behalf.