TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified RNFA RN in San Luis Obispo, California, 93401!
Job Title: Registered Nurse First Assistant
Profession: RNFA
Specialty: Operating Room
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 8 Hour Days
Hours per Shift: 8
Experience: Minimum of 2 years in OR
License: Required
Certifications: ACLS, BLS Certification
Must-Have:
- 2 years of OR experience required
- Travel experience preferred
Description:
Unit consists of 7 operating room suites.
The unit performs 15-20 cases per day.
All staff must have BLS certification.
Electronic medical record system used is Cerner Surginet.
Charge nurse is present but not 24/7.
Operating room technicians are available.
One weekend of call per month is required for registered nurses.
One weekend of call per month is required for surgical technologists.
Registered nurses are expected to respond to calls within 30 minutes.
Holidays are worked only in emergencies.
Scrub color and equipment are provided.
Equipment used includes Phillips telemetry.
Surgeon is on call 24/7.
Respiratory therapy is available 24/7.
Pharmacy services are not 24/7 and after-hours services are provided through an external source.
Shifts are 8 hours with variable start times; manager creates the schedule.
No floating between units is required.
Floor-specific orientation depends on individual skill set.
Common cases include a high volume of orthopedic surgeries, general surgeries, gynecological surgeries, pediatric cases, and eye surgeries.
Experience in cardiac cases is not required for travelers.
Scrubbing is preferred for registered nurses.
Certificate required for sterile processing technicians is BLS and certification through a recognized body.
Equipment used in sterile processing includes autoclaves, Steris, and V-Pro.
The facility can cancel up to 4 shifts during a 13-week assignment or 3 shifts for shorter assignments.
Charting system is Cerner.