RN First Assistant
Lakeport, CA
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) - Travel/Contract

Location: Lakeport, California
Shift: Day (4x10 hours), 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Hours per Week: 40

Job Summary

• Travel/contract position requiring credentialing through the health system after offer acceptance (process takes several weeks).
• Split call responsibilities with another RNFA.
• Required to work 2 weekends per month.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in California.
• Minimum 2 years of First Assist experience, including experience within the last year.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• ACLS certification.
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• PALS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Prior travel nursing experience.
• Operating Room (OR) experience.

Contract Length

• 13 weeks.

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check within 6 months of start, including SSN trace with all aliases, county searches, nationwide sex offender search, education verification, and FACIS Level 3 screening.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, OFAC sanctions list, Medi-Cal Suspended and Ineligible Provider List searches as applicable.
• Education verification required; BSN preferred.
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (excluding marijuana due to CA law).
• Employment application must include full 7 years of work history with no gaps; employment verification required for up to 7 years.
• 2 professional references required (clinical/allied/per diem acute care).

Certifications and Competencies

• ACLS, BLS, PALS (AHA or ARC only).
• CNOR and CRNFA certifications mandatory.
• Additional certifications may be required based on position (e.g., NRP, CCRN, TNCC, EFM, CPI) – verify as applicable.
• Competency exams including medication/pharmacology and dysrhythmia/EKG may be required.
• ICU & MS/Telemetry RNs at certain locations may require pass/fail EKG testing onsite after start.

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, cleared for work.
• Fit mask test within 1 year, renewed annually; religious exemptions and failed fit test protocols apply.
• Adult TDAP vaccine within 10 years or lifetime TDAP with booster within 10 years.
• Negative TB test (QGold or TSPOT within 90 days) or 2-step PPD; annual renewal required.
• Immunity or vaccination documentation required for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (series or signed declination)
  • Varicella
• Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season (11/1–4/30) or signed declination with mask-wearing requirement.
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months, excluding marijuana.

Facility-Specific Documents and Training

• Must review and sign facility-specific documents including job description, standards of business conduct, code of conduct, vendor training, overpayment refund policy, and regulatory orientation prior to start.
• TB screening questionnaire required within 90 days of start, signed by candidate and healthcare provider (MD, PA, NP/APN, DO, or RN).
• Epic questionnaire required for RNs starting 11/3/2025 and onward.
• Religious exemption forms required for facial hair (PAPR) and certain vaccine exemptions; approval required.

Additional Notes

• Candidate must complete credentialing application post-offer acceptance.
• Split call duties with other RNFA staff.
• Background check and credentialing processes are extensive and must be completed timely to avoid delays.
• Prior travel experience is mandatory.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this RNFA travel contract position in California.