Travel RN First Assistant (RNFA)

Talented Medical Solutions; Bakersfield (CA); Presencial; USD 90 000 - 120 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Talented Medical Solutions is looking for an experienced RN First Assist in Bakersfield, California. This contract role requires advanced surgical skills to collaborate with surgical teams for optimal patient outcomes. The ideal candidate must have a valid California RN License and CNOR certification, along with BLS and ACLS certifications.

This role features 10-hour day shifts and requires collaboration across multiple specialties in a diverse operating room environment.

Qualificações

• Active California RN License required.
• CNOR certification required.
• BLS and ACLS certification necessary.

Responsabilidades

• Function as First Assistant during surgical procedures.
• Collaborate with surgical teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Perform circulating and scrub duties as needed.

Conhecimentos

Surgical expertise

Clinical judgment

Aseptic technique

Formação académica

Completion of an RNFA Program meeting AORN standards

Ferramentas

Da Vinci Robotic Surgery System

Cerner SurgiNet

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Overview

RN First Assist – Bakersfield, California. Contract Dates: July 6, 2026 – November 8, 2026. Shift: 10-Hour Days (6:30 AM – 5:00 PM). Duration: 18 Weeks.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced RN First Assist. You will play a vital role throughout the perioperative process, collaborating closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and operating room staff to ensure optimal patient outcomes. This role requires advanced surgical expertise, strong clinical judgment, and a commitment to excellence in patient care.

Responsibilities

• Function as First Assistant during surgical procedures
• Assist with surgical incision, excision, exposure, and tissue repair
• Handle and dissect tissues in collaboration with surgeons
• Clamp vessels, control bleeding, place drains, and assist with wound closure
• Perform circulating and scrub duties as needed
• Maintain strict aseptic technique and sterile field integrity
• Assist with patient positioning, prepping, draping, and transfers
• Conduct accurate instrument, sponge, and sharps counts
• Document patient care and surgical interventions appropriately
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize surgical outcomes
• Mentor and support perioperative staff members

Facility Highlights

Operating Room Environment

• 8 Operating Rooms
• Approximately 240-bed hospital
• Advanced Surgical Technology:
• Da Vinci Robotic Surgery System
• Mako Robotic System
• O-Arm Imaging System
• Medtronic Stealth Navigation
• Hanna Fracture Table
• Jackson Spine Table

Specialized Procedures

• Open Heart Surgery
• Robotic-Assisted Procedures
• Minimally Invasive Lumbar Cases
• Orthopedic Procedures
• General Surgical Services

EMR & Technology

• Cerner SurgiNet
• Transitioning to Epic in 2026
• Pyxis Medication System

Schedule & Call Requirements

Regular Schedule

• 10-hour day shifts
• 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Call Expectations

• Minimum one weekday call shift per week extending until 11:00 PM
• Minimum one continuous weekend call assignment (Friday through Monday 6:30 AM) every six-week scheduling period

Floating

May float to other surgical locations as needed

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Education

• Completion of an RNFA Program meeting AORN standards

Licensure & Certifications

• Active California RN License
• CNOR Certification (Required)
• BLS Certification
• ACLS Certification

Preferred Qualifications

• CRNFA Certification
• PALS or PEARS Certification
• AORN Membership
• Minimum two years of perioperative nursing experience

Contact

Recruiter: Send Resume

Barbra
Email: [e-mail]
Call/Text: 520-762-6168