Travel Nurse RN - Registered Nurse First Assistant in Orange, CA

Key Responsibilities Serve as a Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) across a broad range of surgical specialties including robotics, bariatric, general, colorectal, ortho/spine, vascular, urology, and gynecology. Commit to working 3 of the following 5 holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day.

Job Title

Registered Nurse – First Assist / RNFA

Location

Orange, CA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | 4x10 or 3x12 shifts available (shift hours approximately 12:30–20:00)

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) across a broad range of surgical specialties including robotics, bariatric, general, colorectal, ortho/spine, vascular, urology, and gynecology
• Perform both scrub and circulating roles as required throughout the assignment
• Collaborate with surgical teams to ensure patient safety and procedural efficiency in the operating room
• May be expected to float between sister facilities nearby the contracted facility as needed
• Complete required orientation modules prior to and during the start of the assignment
• Commit to working 3 of the following 5 holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license required; compact license must be in hand at time of submission
• Minimum of 3 years of scrub and circulating experience required
• Minimum of 1 year of overall relevant experience required
• Proficiency in robotics, bariatric, general, colorectal, ortho/spine, vascular, urology, and gynecology surgical procedures
• 2 professional references covering at least 1 year of experience within the last 3 years required prior to start (may include Charge RNs or Leads)
• Must live within 50 miles of the facility to be considered; locals are accepted

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience working in a high-volume surgical environment with diverse case types
• Familiarity with robotic-assisted surgical platforms
• Demonstrated flexibility with scheduling and willingness to support holiday coverage

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic surgical setting with exposure to a wide range of specialty procedures
• Supportive travel compliance structure with clear expectations set upfront to help ensure a smooth assignment experience