Surgical RN First Assistant - Elite Perioperative Care

Astrana-Health-1; Aliso Viejo (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

Foothill Regional Medical Center is seeking an experienced RN First Assistant to join our surgical team. The RNFA will perform preoperative assessments, intraoperative first‑assist duties, and postoperative evaluations, ensuring patient safety and adherence to aseptic standards.

The candidate must be an RN with CA licensure, CNOR, and an RNFA education program completion, plus at least 3 years perioperative nursing experience. BLS/ACLS verification and strong English communication are required.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active CA RN license and CNOR certification.
• Successful completion of an RNFA program with clinical component.
• Minimum 3 years perioperative nursing experience.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
• BSN degree required; bilingual skills a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeon as scrub or circulator; provide intraoperative first‑assist support.
• Perform preoperative assessments and postoperative evaluations.
• Ensure patient safety and aseptic technique throughout procedures.
• Collaborate with surgical team to optimize outcomes.

Skills

RN license CA

CNOR

AHA BLS

AHA ACLS

RNFA program

Perioperative exp

English proficiency

On-call ability

Education

BSN

Accredited Nursing School

RN First Assistant program

Job description

Foothill Regional Medical Center is seeking an experienced RN First Assistant to join our surgical team. The RNFA will perform preoperative assessments, intraoperative first‑assist duties, and postoperative evaluations, ensuring patient safety and adherence to aseptic standards.

The candidate must be an RN with CA licensure, CNOR, and an RNFA education program completion, plus at least 3 years perioperative nursing experience. BLS/ACLS verification and strong English communication are required.