Travel Nurse RN - First Assist
San Luis Obispo, CA
Prime Staffing
5x8 hrs, Rotating
$3,340/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftRotating
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
- Estimated taxable pay$1,597/week
- Estimated non-taxable stipends$1,743/week
Description
RNFA – Perioperative Services
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 5×8s
Shift: Rotating — 6:00 AM–2:30 PM, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM, or 10:00 AM–6:30 PM
Call: Required — at least 2 times per week and every 3rd weekend
Epic Experience: Required
Position Overview
The Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) provides advanced perioperative nursing care and assists the primary operating surgeon during surgical procedures. Responsibilities include assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care; coordinating and delegating care; and promoting effective collaboration among the surgical team.
The RNFA functions within facility policies and established nursing standards and reports to the Director of Perioperative Services. This role requires strong leadership, professionalism, and clinical expertise in the perioperative setting.
Required Experience
- Minimum 2 years of RNFA experience
- Minimum 3 years of scrub and circulating experience in an acute care facility
- Experience with primary spine, orthopedic, and robotic surgeries
- Epic experience required
- Annual surgeon review required
- Completion of an approved RNFA didactic course required
Licenses & Certifications
- Active RN license in the state of practice
- CNOR certification required
- BLS required
- ACLS required
- PALS preferred
- Current Professional Liability Insurance (PLI) required
- AHA BLS/ACLS or approved equivalent as required by facility
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Additional: This position is represented by CNA.
Employer
Prime Staffing
5 nurses recommend working with Prime Staffing
At Prime Staffing, we understand the importance of finding the perfect fit for both our clients and candidates. Prime Staffing utilizes a unique matchmaking approach, providing the most qualified contingent staffing to our clients, and the most competitive contracts to our workforce. Our experienced team takes the time to get to know both our clients and candidates, their needs, and preferences, to ensure that each placement is a success.
We offer a wide range of staffing services including temporary, temp-to-perm, and direct hire placements. Our extensive network of qualified candidates includes nurses, allied healthcare professionals, corporate support professionals and executives.
About San Luis Obispo, CA
As a Travel First Assist Nurse in San Luis Obispo, CA here's what you should know:- Slightly higher than the national average, especially housing costs.
- Wages may not fully match the higher cost of living.
- Average summer highs of 75-80°F and winter lows of 40-45°F.
- Short term rentals are available but may be limited.
- It's recommended to start the search early.
- Car friendliness with limited public transportation options.
- Diverse community with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include allergies and respiratory conditions due to pollen and air quality.
- San Luis Obispo has a growing population of travel nurses.
- Plenty of restaurants, wineries, art galleries, and outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, and water sports.
- The city also hosts music and cultural events throughout the year.
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