Operating Room First Assistant RN
Lodi, CA
Cross Country Nurses
5x8 hrs
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Operating Room First Assistant in Lodi. The position organizes and facilitates patient care throughout the perioperative period, coordinating with the surgeon, anesthesiologist, and operating room staff. Responsibilities include first-assisting during surgical procedures, supporting preoperative assessment and planning, and applying advanced surgical and patient-care expertise.

Job Details

• Schedule: Rotating 8-hour shifts, with a minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications:
  • Completion of a Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) program meeting Association of perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN) standards.
  • Registered Nurse licensure in the state of practice.
  • Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) certification.
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor.
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from an approved vendor.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Two years of perioperative nursing experience.
  • Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant (CRNFA) certification.
  • Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition, and Stabilization (PEARS) certification.
  • Association of perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN) membership.
• Additional Information:
  • Performs circulating and scrubbing duties in the operating room.
  • Assists with surgical incision, excision, tissue handling, suturing, vessel management, drains, and cannulation or decannulation procedures as indicated.
  • Supports patient transfers, positioning, preparation, draping, and maintenance of a safe, aseptic environment.
  • Performs surgical site verification and accurate sponge, needle, sharp, and instrument counts.
  • Prepares instruments according to the scheduled procedure and physician preference.
  • Obtains and interprets patient data to support appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
  • Documents nursing diagnoses, care plans, interventions, patient responses, and discharge plans.
  • Works under minimal supervision and supports staff development, education, and patient-care leadership.
  • After-hours call may include nights, weekends, and holidays.

Benefits

The benefits of taking a travel assignment with the organization include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits