Travel Nurse RN - First Assist
Bakersfield, CA
Slate Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
$3,093/weekOverview
- Start Date08/03/2026
- Shift Breakdown4x10 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
As an RN First Assist, you will play a crucial role in the operating room, providing assistance during surgical procedures. Your responsibilities will include preparing the surgical site, assisting the surgeon, and ensuring patient safety throughout the operation. This position offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where you will collaborate with a skilled surgical team. The role demands experience and proficiency with Epic and Cerner systems, along with a commitment to high standards of patient care.
Highlights
- Located in vibrant Bakersfield, CA
- 4x10 day shifts
- Collaborative surgical team environment
- Opportunity to work with Epic and Cerner
- Certification of completion of approved RNFA course required
- Cerner experience also required
- Current Professional Liability Insurance required
- AHA PALS preferred
- Annual surgeon review required
- AHA ACLS required
- Certified Nurse, Operating Room (CNOR) required
- Three years scrub and circulate experience in acute care facility required
- Minimum 6 months of EPIC experience within last 12 months
- AHA BLS required
- CA RN License required
Employer
Slate Healthcare
14 nurses recommend working with Slate Healthcare
Pros
They will get you a contract. Pay for flights (out of your money though) will help you find housing (out of your money though)
Cons
Low-ball travelers, mess up paperwork, lie about pay, steal money bout of your check, they unfortunately take advantage of travelers and don’t pay out bonuses sometimes. If you refer someone they don’t keep their word and pay you per referral. I wouldn’t recommmend them to anyone.
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Slate Healthcare is a premier travel healthcare staffing agency, connecting healthcare professionals with thousands of opportunities at top-tier hospitals and facilities across the country.
We’re committed to supporting nurses and allied health professionals in building stable, fulfilling careers—while embracing the freedom and excitement that comes with travel. Our goal is simple: to offer flexibility, competitive pay, and personalized placements that align with each clinician’s lifestyle and career goals.
At Slate, we empower our professionals to choose when and where they work, while ensuring they receive the highest compensation possible—because we believe that exceptional care starts with empowered caregivers.
About Bakersfield, CA
As a Travel First Assist Nurse in Bakersfield, CA here's what you should know:- Bakersfield's cost of living is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Summer average highs are around 95°F, and winter average lows are around 39°F.
- Short term rentals are easy to find in Bakersfield, with many options available for furnished housing.
- Bakersfield is car-friendly, with a majority of residents relying on personal vehicles.
- Public transportation options are available but may be limited compared to larger cities.
- Bakersfield has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include respiratory conditions due to air quality concerns.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Bakersfield offers a variety of restaurants featuring local and international cuisines.
- The city has a vibrant arts and music scene, with opportunities to enjoy live performances.
- Sports enthusiasts can partake in local events and outdoor activities such as hiking and biking.
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