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Travel RN First Assist (RNFA)

FutureSoft Consulting Inc
Chico, CA

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Job Details

Contract
8 days ago

Qualifications

CPR Certification
RN License
BLS Certification
Travel nursing
ACLS Certification
Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise
CNOR
Surgery
Sterile field contamination management
Perioperative care
Surgical nursing expertise
Cross-functional communication
Collaboration with surgical teams

Full Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) for a 16-week travel nursing assignment in Chico, California.

This role is ideal for an experienced perioperative RN who has completed RN First Assistant training and is comfortable working directly with surgeons during operative procedures. The RNFA will provide advanced nursing support throughout the surgical process, including preoperative preparation, intraoperative first-assist responsibilities, and postoperative patient care.

Candidates must have strong operating room experience, active California RN licensure, CNOR certification, and current BLS/CPR and ACLS credentials.

What You’ll Do

As an RN First Assist, you will:

Work directly with surgeons and the perioperative team during surgical procedures.
Provide first-assist support within the RNFA scope of practice.
Assist with exposure of the surgical site, tissue handling, retraction, and other approved intraoperative functions.
Assist with hemostasis and bleeding control using approved techniques and equipment.
Perform wound closure and other delegated surgical tasks within applicable regulations and facility policies.
Prepare patients for surgical procedures and verify required documentation before surgery.
Participate in surgical time-outs and patient safety protocols.
Maintain sterile technique throughout surgical procedures.
Assist with positioning, prepping, and draping patients for surgery.
Anticipate surgeon needs and support efficient progression of surgical cases.
Monitor patient safety throughout the perioperative process.
Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, circulating nurses, surgical technologists, and other members of the operating room team.
Assist with postoperative patient assessment and transition of care when required.
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
Follow infection-prevention, surgical safety, and regulatory standards.
Participate in emergency procedures and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition.

Required Qualifications

Candidates must have:

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license through the California Board of Registered Nursing
Current RN First Assistant (RNFA) qualification or recognized RNFA training
Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) certification
Current BLS / CPR
Current ACLS
Previous professional experience functioning as an RN First Assist
Strong operating room and perioperative nursing experience
Knowledge of sterile technique and surgical infection-prevention practices
Ability to work effectively with surgeons and multidisciplinary operating room teams

Preferred Experience

Strong candidates will have experience with:

Acute-care operating room environments
Multiple surgical specialties
General surgery
Orthopedic procedures
Cardiovascular or vascular procedures
Gynecologic surgery
Urologic surgery
Trauma or emergency surgical procedures
Surgical wound closure
Tissue handling and surgical exposure
Hemostasis techniques
Preoperative and postoperative patient assessment

Specific surgical service assignments may vary based on facility needs and the candidate's clinical background.

Core RNFA Skills

Candidates should be comfortable with:

Surgical first assisting
Maintaining sterile technique
Surgical site exposure
Retraction
Tissue handling
Hemostasis
Surgical wound closure
Suturing within RNFA scope
Patient positioning
Surgical skin preparation
Intraoperative patient safety
Operating room workflow
Infection-control standards
Emergency response
Interdisciplinary communication
Perioperative documentation

Schedule

Day Shift
Approximately 8–10 hour shifts
40 hours per week
Schedule may vary based on surgical case volume and facility needs.
Weekend, holiday, call, or emergency coverage may be required depending on department scheduling.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an experienced RN First Assistant with strong perioperative nursing skills and the ability to work confidently alongside surgeons in a fast-paced acute-care operating room.

You should be highly comfortable with sterile technique, surgical procedures, patient safety, and intraoperative decision-making. Strong communication, teamwork, clinical judgment, and the ability to anticipate the needs of the surgical team are essential.

This opportunity may be a strong fit for professionals currently working as an RN First Assist, RNFA, Perioperative RN, Operating Room RN First Assistant, Surgical RN, or CNOR-Certified OR Nurse.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants based on experience, education, licensure, certifications, skills, and the requirements of the position.

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