RN - First Assistant - Orange, CA - SC 26-13171

Job Title: Registered Nurse - First Assistant
Location: Orange, CA
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift & Schedule: Day Shift | 12:30 PM – 8:00 PM | 4x10s or 3x12s | 40 Hours/Week for 4x10s | UD Pending
Local Candidates Required: Yes
Traveler Candidates Required: Yes

Pay Rate: $85 – $90/hr

Position Overview

We are seeking a Registered Nurse/RNFA with strong perioperative experience to provide RNFA support and function in both scrub and circulating roles across a range of surgical procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) with RN First Assistant (RNFA) experience.

• Minimum 3 years of scrub and circulating experience.

• Proficiency in robotic and traditional surgical procedures.

• Strong experience with bariatric surgery.

• Experience with general and colorectal surgery.

• Experience with orthopedic/spine procedures.

• Experience with vascular procedures.

• Experience with urology procedures.

• Experience with gynecology procedures.

• Ability to work either a 4x10 or 3x12 schedule.

• Current clinical credentials and certifications required for the position.

Responsibilities

• Provide RNFA support during surgical procedures.

• Function effectively in both scrub and circulating roles.

• Assist surgical teams with robotic procedures.

• Support bariatric, general, colorectal, orthopedic/spine, vascular, urology, and gynecology procedures.

• Prepare operating rooms, surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies according to procedure requirements.

• Maintain sterile technique and ensure adherence to infection prevention and surgical safety standards.

• Assist with patient positioning, preparation, and transfer while maintaining patient safety.

• Anticipate the needs of surgeons and other members of the surgical team.

• Assist with surgical counts and maintain accurate documentation throughout procedures.

• Monitor patients and respond appropriately to changes in condition.

• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, nurses, and other members of the healthcare team.

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.

• Follow facility policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.

• Provide safe, patient-centered care throughout the perioperative process.

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.