Rn First Assistant - Days Full-time

Providence Health and Services; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in California is seeking a Full-time RN First Assistant within their Operating Room. The role involves providing direct care to patients in surgical settings, collaborating with healthcare teams, and ensuring safe procedures. Candidates must have a valid RN license, BLS certification, and extensive perioperative nursing experience. Competitive benefits and opportunities for growth are provided.

Benefits

401(k) retirement plan with employer matching

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid parental leave and vacations

Qualifications

• Valid California Registered Nurse License is required upon hire.
• Minimum three years of diversified perioperative nursing experience.
• Commitment to patient care and collaboration with surgical teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform direct patient care in surgical settings.
• Collaborate with surgeons to ensure safe operative procedures.
• Execute circulating and scrub duties when not assisting in surgeries.

Skills

Perioperative nursing experience

California Registered Nurse License

BLS – American Heart Association

Education

Graduate from nursing school (diploma/Associate/Bachelor's)

Currently enrolled in a BSN program

Job description

Job Description

RN First Assistant (RNFA) within our Operating Room at Providence St. Jude Medical Center in Fullerton, CA. This position is Full‑time and will work 12‑hour day shifts.

The Registered Nurse First Assistant independently uses the nursing process to safely, therapeutically, and efficiently care for patients requiring surgical intervention. Using information from a variety of sources, the RNFA assesses, plans, implements, identifies outcomes, and evaluates the patient’s plan of care. The RNFA collaborates with the surgeon and the healthcare team to perform a safe operative procedure with an optimal outcome for the patient. As defined by the RNFA Standardized Procedure, the RNFA renders direct patient care and maintains practice privileges through the Medical Staffing office. When not assisting in surgery, the RNFA performs circulating and/or scrub duties as assigned.

Providence St. Jude Medical Center is a Magnet hospital (2015, 2020) and was recently named a top regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report and Healthgrades. It is also recognized in Newsweek’s America’s Best‑In‑State Hospitals for California.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate from nursing school with a diploma, Associate Degree, or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, or
• Bachelor’s Degree – Graduate from nursing school with a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, or
• Hired as a result of a unit transfer from Heritage: Graduate from nursing school with a diploma, Associate Degree, or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, or
• Hired as a ministry transfer: Currently enrolled in a BSN program with an expected graduation date within 6 months of hire.
• California Registered Nurse License upon hire.
• National Provider BLS – American Heart Association upon hire.
• Three (3) years of diversified perioperative nursing experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) years of diversified RNFA experience.

Why Join Providence?

Our best‑in‑class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you so you can focus on delivering our mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in our promise: “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working with our family of organizations means we walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best‑in‑class benefits and foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Our 120,000 caregivers serve in over 50 hospitals, 1,000+ clinics, and health and social services across Idaho, Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, and Washington, advancing best practices and continuing our 100‑year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available, such as shift differentials, standby/on‑call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching; health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; paid parental leave, vacations, holidays; and well‑being resources. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.

Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.