OR Registered Nurse First Assistant
Bakersfield, CA
Olaro
4x10 hrs, Days

OR RNFA Travel Opportunity - California

Job Title

• Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA)

Location

• Bakersfield, California

Contract Length

• 14 weeks

Work Schedule

• Days shift
• 10-hour shifts (may vary between 8, 10, or 12 hours depending on unit needs)
• 40 hours per week guaranteed
• Call required, including possible call on weekends
• Forced call rotation list in rare cases of staff absence
• May need to float between two hospital locations

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 2 years of OR nursing experience
• Experience in orthopedic surgery, robotics (mandatory), neurology, and gynecology (including surgical women's health)
• Prior travel experience required (no first-time travelers)

Certifications & Licenses

• Active California RN license
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• RNFA certification

Clinical Environment & Common Cases

• Orthopedics: total joint replacements (knees, hips, shoulders), knee and shoulder scopes, total shoulder arthroplasties (TSAs)
• Urology: cystoscopies, ESWLs, TURPs, penile prosthesis, orchiectomies, open prostate surgeries (nephrectomies uncommon)
• Gynecology: hysterectomies, D&C, slings, robotic hysterectomies, gynecologic oncology, salpingo-oophorectomies
• Neurosurgery: orthopedic spine, brain tumors, craniotomies, subdural hematomas, transsphenoidal tumor surgeries, VP shunts
• Other specialties: hand surgery, podiatry, DaVinci robotic surgeries, vascular procedures (AV fistulas, thrombectomies, carotids, endarterectomies, femoral-popliteal bypasses), general surgery (open, laparoscopic, robotic), ENT (tonsils, adenoids, pediatric ENT), bariatrics, ophthalmology

Technology

• Cerner electronic medical record system required

This position is ideal for experienced OR RNFAs with strong skills in robotics and multiple surgical specialties, seeking a travel contract in California with a structured day shift schedule and call responsibilities.