RN First Assistant (RNFA)

RN First Assist

Bakersfield, California

Contract Dates: July 6, 2026 – November 8, 2026

Shift: 10-Hour Days (6:30 AM – 5:00 PM)

Duration: 18 Weeks

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced RN First Assist. You will play a vital role throughout the perioperative process, collaborating closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and operating room staff to ensure optimal patient outcomes. This role requires advanced surgical expertise, strong clinical judgment, and a commitment to excellence in patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Function as First Assistant during surgical procedures
• Assist with surgical incision, excision, exposure, and tissue repair
• Handle and dissect tissues in collaboration with surgeons
• Clamp vessels, control bleeding, place drains, and assist with wound closure
• Perform circulating and scrub duties as needed
• Maintain strict aseptic technique and sterile field integrity
• Assist with patient positioning, prepping, draping, and transfers
• Conduct accurate instrument, sponge, and sharps counts
• Document patient care and surgical interventions appropriately
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize surgical outcomes
• Mentor and support perioperative staff members

Facility Highlights

Operating Room Environment

• 8 Operating Rooms
• Approximately 240-bed hospital
• Advanced Surgical Technology:
• Da Vinci Robotic Surgery System
• Mako Robotic System
• O-Arm Imaging System
• Medtronic Stealth Navigation
• Hanna Fracture Table
• Jackson Spine Table

Specialized Procedures

• Open Heart Surgery
• Robotic-Assisted Procedures
• Minimally Invasive Lumbar Cases
• Orthopedic Procedures
• General Surgical Services

EMR & Technology

• Cerner SurgiNet
• Transitioning to Epic in 2026
• Pyxis Medication System

Schedule & Call Requirements

Regular Schedule

• 10-hour day shifts
• 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Call Expectations

• Minimum one weekday call shift per week extending until 11:00 PM
• Minimum one continuous weekend call assignment (Friday through Monday 6:30 AM) every six-week scheduling period

Floating

Required Qualifications

Education

• Completion of an RNFA Program meeting AORN standards

Licensure & Certifications

• Active California RN License
• CNOR Certification (Required)
• BLS Certification
• ACLS Certification

Preferred Qualifications

• CRNFA Certification
• PALS or PEARS Certification
• AORN Membership
• Minimum two years of perioperative nursing experience

Contact Recruiter: Send Resume

Barbra

Email: ***email_hidden***

call/text 520-762-6168