Surgical RN First Assistant – Perioperative Expert

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

Job summary

Astrana Health, Inc. is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) for our hospital in Tustin, CA.

You will work as an integral member of the surgical team, providing advanced clinical support during operative procedures and ensuring patient-centered care across the perioperative continuum. The ideal candidate holds an active California RN license, CNOR, BLS, ACLS, and BSN with RNFA training and 3+ years of perioperative nursing experience.

Qualifications

• Active, current California RN license (unrestricted).
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• CNOR certification required; ACLS and BLS required.
• Completion of an RN First Assistant education program.
• 3+ years perioperative nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons as scrub or circulator nurse during operative procedures.
• Perform preoperative assessments, intraoperative first‑assist tasks, and postoperative evaluation.
• Ensure aseptic technique, infection prevention and patient safety throughout the perioperative continuum.

Skills

CA RN license (unrestricted)

CNOR certification

AHA BLS certification

AHA ACLS certification

English communication

Flexible schedules (on-call)

Education

BSN

RNFA education program

Accredited School of Nursing

Job description

Astrana Health, Inc. is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) for our hospital in Tustin, CA.

You will work as an integral member of the surgical team, providing advanced clinical support during operative procedures and ensuring patient-centered care across the perioperative continuum. The ideal candidate holds an active California RN license, CNOR, BLS, ACLS, and BSN with RNFA training and 3+ years of perioperative nursing experience.