TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified RNFA RN in Santa Maria, California, 93454!
Job Title
RNFA (Registered Nurse First Assistant)
Location
Santa Maria, CA | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Days | Variable shifts (8s or 10s) | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as a Registered Nurse First Assistant in a 7-suite OR performing 18–20 cases per day
- Assist with a high volume and variety of surgical cases including Laparoscopic, Bariatrics, Ortho, Neuro, Uro, GYN, and ENT procedures
- Operate within a 1:1 or 2:1 patient ratio alongside OR technicians and charge nursing staff
- Utilize Cerner EMR for documentation and patient care coordination
- Participate in on-call rotation including some nights and weekends; approximately 1 week of night call per week and 2 twelve-hour weekend call shifts per month with a 30-minute call response time
- Float to Pre-Op and Post-Op areas as needed; holiday coverage required
Required Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- RNFA certification or equivalent First Assistant qualification
- ACLS certification required
- BLS certification required
- Ability to fulfill on-call requirements including nights, weekends, and holidays
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Scrubbing experience preferred though not required for RNs
- Experience with Cerner EMR
- Familiarity with a high-volume, multi-specialty OR environment
Why Join Us
- Work in a well-supported OR environment with 24/7 surgeon coverage, respiratory therapy, and pharmacy services, plus scrubs provided
- Gain exposure to a diverse range of surgical specialties in a structured, team-oriented setting with dedicated charge nursing and OR tech support