Registered Nurse - RN / Operating Room (First Assistant) - ORFA

Cross Country Nurses; Lakeport (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursing firm is seeking a Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) to support surgeons in operating rooms. This role involves direct patient care, including surgical assistance, monitoring, and handling surgical instruments. Candidates must hold a valid RN license and have at least one year of acute care experience. Join us for a rewarding travel nursing experience where you'll benefit from competitive salaries, housing options, and comprehensive health coverage.

Benefits

Private housing or generous housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Unlimited free CE credits

Travel reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of recent acute care experience.
• Requires an active RN license.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary assistant to the surgeon during surgeries.
• Prepare and use surgical instruments and equipment.
• Control bleeding and monitor patient status.

Skills

Surgical assistance

Patient monitoring

Tissue handling

Bleeding control

Education

Active RN license

Job description

Registered Nurse - RN / Operating Room (First Assistant) - ORFA

Registered Nurse - RN / Operating Room (First Assistant) - ORFA

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Job Description As an operating room first assistant (RN ORFA), you will serve as the primary assistant to the surgeon during surgery. Working primarily within the operating suite, you will prepare and use surgical equipment and instruments, cut and handle tissue, control bleeding, monitor patient status and bandage wounds. You'll play a critical role in preventing and reducing disease and promoting healing among patients

Minimum Requirements

• At least 1 year of recent acute care experience in specialty
• Active RN license
  
  

Benefits The benefits of taking a travel nursing job with *Cross Country* include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits
  
  

Posted Date: 2025-05-27

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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