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Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) — Perioperative Services
Templeton, CA | 4x10 Days | 13-Week Contract
This travel RNFA opportunity is based in a full-service acute care facility in Templeton, California, supporting a busy surgical program that includes orthopedic, gynecological, general, and total joint cases.
Schedule
- Rotating shifts with start times of 6:30 AM or 8:30 AM
- Four 10-hour shifts per week; no set scheduled days
- Call requirement: one night per week and one weekend per month
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
Role Overview
Working directly under the guidance of the primary operating surgeon, the RNFA assists throughout the perioperative continuum — from preoperative assessment through intraoperative support and postoperative evaluation. This is an expanded RN role requiring demonstrated leadership, clinical expertise, and the ability to scrub and circulate across multiple service lines.
Required Qualifications
- Active RN license in California
- Completion of an approved didactic RNFA course
- Minimum 3 years of scrub and circulate experience in an acute care setting
- Proficiency in totals, orthopedics, gynecology, and general surgery
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA or ARC)
- CNOR certification
- Current Professional Liability Insurance
- Annual surgeon review
Preferred
- PALS certification
Clinical Scope
The surgical team manages a diverse case mix across ortho, OB/GYN, and general surgery. The RNFA is expected to function independently and collaboratively, upholding infection control protocols, completing quality monitors, and maintaining thorough, concise documentation.
Templeton offers outdoor recreation, farm-to-fork dining, and coastal access — a rewarding setting to complement a meaningful clinical assignment.