Support a broad range of surgical specialties including Laparoscopic, Bariatrics, Ortho, Neuro, Uro, GYN, and ENT procedures. Fulfill on-call requirements including night call one week per week and two 12-hour weekend call shifts per month with a 30-minute response time.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Santa Maria, CA
Description
Job Title
Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA)
Location
Santa Maria, CA
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Days | Variable shifts (8s or 10s) | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
Serve as first assistant in a high-volume OR environment handling 18–20 cases per day across 7 suites
Support a broad range of surgical specialties including Laparoscopic, Bariatrics, Ortho, Neuro, Uro, GYN, and ENT procedures
Operate within a 1:1 and 2:1 staffing ratio alongside OR technicians and charge nurses
Fulfill on-call requirements including night call one week per week and two 12-hour weekend call shifts per month with a 30-minute response time
Float to Pre-Op and Post-Op areas as needed
Document and chart using Cerner EMR
Required Qualifications
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
RNFA certification or qualification
Current ACLS and BLS certifications
Ability to fulfill call requirements including nights, weekends, and holidays
Experience with Cerner EMR
Preferred Experience / Skills
Scrubbing experience preferred though not required for RNs
Familiarity with a high-volume, multi-specialty OR setting
Experience with Phillips telemetry systems
Why Join Us
Work in a well-supported OR environment with access to RT 24/7, Pharmacy 24/7, and a surgeon on call around the clock
Scrubs are provided and a structured floor-specific orientation is included