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Templeton, CA
Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) – Operating Room
Position Overview
The facility seeks an experienced RNFA to assist surgeons in the operating room, providing perioperative nursing care for patients undergoing surgical procedures. You'll work in a collaborative surgical services environment, supporting general, orthopedic, gynecologic, and total joint cases.
Shift & Schedule
- 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM, rotating (4 x 10-hour shifts)
- One on-call night per week
- One weekend per month
- No fixed days off
Required Qualifications
- Current RN license (state of practice)
- Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) certification via approved didactic course
- Minimum 3 years scrub and circulating experience in acute care
- BLS certification (current, AHA or ARC)
- ACLS certification (current)
- CNOR (Certified Nurse, Operating Room)
- Professional Liability Insurance
- Minimum 2 years recent perioperative experience
- Electronic health record (charting system) experience
Preferred Qualifications
- PALS certification
Essential Responsibilities
- Assist primary surgeon during operative procedures
- Assess and evaluate patient care needs in the perioperative setting
- Coordinate and delegate patient care tasks
- Maintain sterile field and infection control protocols
- Document care clearly and concisely
- Promote teamwork and communication across the surgical team
- Complete quality assurance activities as assigned
Contract Details
- 13 weeks
- Start: November 16, 2026
- Location: Templeton, CA