RNFA—Employment Opportunities and Salary

Specialized nurses like RNFAs are in great demand nationwide.

They can be employed by:

• Institution
• Surgeon or group
• Self-employed as an independent contractor

Others work as...

• Educators in RNFA programs
• Health care administrators
• Liaisons who coordinate patient care and provide assessment

The RNFA's scope of practice is regulated by each state's Nurse Practice Act; the state Board of Nursing can provide an RFNA policy.

The average RNFA salary in the U.S. is $67,000, and many positions include a signing bonus. RNFAs enjoy their hands-on role in the operating room and find the extensive involvement with patients very rewarding.