RN First Assistant, Operating Room
Bakersfield, CA
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Title

Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA)

Location

Bakersfield, CA

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | Onsite | Day Shift | Monday–Friday with call requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Assist physicians as directed across a high-volume, multi-specialty surgical environment averaging 15 cases per day across 5 active operating suites
• Scrub in on surgical cases spanning orthopedics, neurosurgery, gynecology, urology, general surgery, vascular, ENT, robotic, and other specialty procedures
• Operate within a block scheduling model coordinated with the department manager; shifts begin at 7:00 AM with variable lengths based on daily case needs
• Participate in weeknight, weekend, and holiday call rotation; call response time required within 30 minutes
• Float between campuses as operationally required
• Document and chart accurately using Cerner EMR

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license with RNFA certification or training
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Demonstrated experience in orthopedic surgery (total joints including knees, hips, and shoulders)
• Robotic surgery experience required (considered a deal-breaker if not present)
• Experience in neurosurgery and gynecology surgical cases
• Ability and willingness to scrub in on surgical cases as required

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Familiarity with a broad range of surgical specialties including urology, vascular, ENT, bariatrics, general surgery, and pediatric ENT
• Experience with DaVinci robotic platform and robotic-assisted gynecologic or general surgery cases
• Prior experience floating between multiple surgical campuses or facilities
• Proficiency with Cerner EMR

Why Join Us

• Work in a dynamic, high-acuity surgical environment with exposure to a wide variety of complex and specialized cases
• Scrubs are provided, and a department-specific orientation is included to support your transition into the role