RN First Assistant, OR — Robotic Surgery Expert

UC Irvine; Placentia (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

UCI Health in California is seeking an RN First Assistant to support surgeons and perioperative teams. The RFNA role includes preoperative assessment, intraoperative assistance, and postoperative patient management.

Requirements include California RN licensure, BSN, completion of an RNFA program, at least 2 years perioperative nursing and 1 year RFNA experience; da Vinci training is required before robotic cases. CNOR and bilingual skills preferred.

Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted California RN license.
• BSN with RNFA certification and perioperative nursing experience.
• At least 2 years in perioperative nursing and 1 year as RFNA.
• Completion of da Vinci system training before robotic cases.
• CNOR certification and bilingual skills preferred.

Skills

English communication

Team collaboration

High-stress endurance

Customer service

Critical thinking

Ability to work independently

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

RNFA program

CNOR (preferred)

Master's degree in nursing (preferred)

Job description

UCI Health in California is seeking an RN First Assistant to support surgeons and perioperative teams. The RFNA role includes preoperative assessment, intraoperative assistance, and postoperative patient management.

Requirements include California RN licensure, BSN, completion of an RNFA program, at least 2 years perioperative nursing and 1 year RFNA experience; da Vinci training is required before robotic cases. CNOR and bilingual skills preferred.