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You are within your moral rights to refrain from assisting in so-called “gender reassignment” surgeries because, whatever good intentions the surgeon and the patient have, these procedures do not constitute authentic medical care. We are made in God’s image and likeness as male or female (Gen. 1:26-27), and if we experience gender dysphoria we should seek medical help—including counseling—to help us deal with our God-given identity, not attempt to correct God’s “mistake” with surgical procedures. (This would not preclude a nurse from providing basic care to a person after such a surgery, but refusing to administer anesthesia to facilitate this type of problematic surgery is certainly within the moral pale. So you should not be compelled to violate your conscience and hopefully your hospital has such a conscience clause.)
You have religious-liberty rights that are protected by the First Amendment of the U.S Constitution. If you experience occupational difficulties because of your religious stand, including possible termination of employment, groups like the Thomas More Law Center and the American Freedom Law Center exist to assist you in defending your rights.