RNFA - Surgery: Day Shift OR First Assistant

Talented Medical Solutions; Lodi (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Talented Medical Solutions is seeking an experienced RNFA/CNOR for our operating room team in California. The role involves coordinating patient care with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and staff, and acting as a first assistant during surgical procedures.

Strong perioperative nursing background and CNOR certification are required, with RNFA credentials preferred. Responsibilities include circulating and scrub roles, site verification, instrument counts, tissue handling, and maintaining sterile

Qualifications

• Completion of an RNFA program that meets AORN standards is required.
• Two years perioperative nursing experience preferred.
• RN licensure in the state of practice is required.
• CNOR certification is required; CRNFA preferred in the state of practice.
• BLS/CPR certification from an approved vendor is required.
• PALS/PEDs and AORN membership are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs circulating and scrubbing duties.
• Verbal confirmation of surgical site/side before anesthesia induction.
• Maintains counts of sponges, needles and instruments per policy.
• Dissects tissues and assists with cannulation and decannulation as indicated.
• Assists with transferring, positioning, prepping and draping the patient.
• Maintains sterile field and aseptic technique throughout procedures.
• Documents nursing diagnoses, plan of care and discharge plan.
• Mentors and leads staff in patient care within the OR setting.

Skills

RNFA/CNOR experience

CRNFA preferred

CNOR certification required

BLS/CPR certified

AORN membership preferred

Education

RN licensure in state of practice

RNFA program completion (AORN standards)

Job description

Talented Medical Solutions is seeking an experienced RNFA/CNOR for our operating room team in California. The role involves coordinating patient care with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and staff, and acting as a first assistant during surgical procedures.

Strong perioperative nursing background and CNOR certification are required, with RNFA credentials preferred. Responsibilities include circulating and scrub roles, site verification, instrument counts, tissue handling, and maintaining sterile