RN First Assistant
Lakeport, California
Sutter Lakeside Hospital

Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) - Travel/Contract

Location: Lakeport, California
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day, 4 shifts per week, 10 hours per shift (8:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
Hours per Week: 40

Job Summary

• Travel Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) position requiring credentialing through the health system after offer acceptance (credentialing 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, with at least some experience within the last year.
• Completion of at least one prior travel assignment.
• Certifications issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross:

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR).
• Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant (CRNFA).
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Operating Room (OR) experience.

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check within 6 months of start, including social security 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 checks as applicable.
• Education verification required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids due to California law).
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including clearance for work and any work restrictions documented.
• TB screening questionnaire within 90 days of start, renewed annually, with negative TB test or chest x-ray as required.
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
  • Hepatitis B series or declination
  • Varicella
  • Seasonal flu vaccination during flu season (Nov 1 - Apr 30) or signed declination.
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start, renewed annually; PAPR training if fit test failed.
• Respiratory safety clearance required prior to start, renewed annually.
• Color blindness exam if applicable (in-person exam only).

Documentation and Verification

• Full 7 years of work history required on application with no gaps; employment verification for up to 7 years required.
• Two professional references required within 3 years for clinical candidates.
• Unit-specific skills checklist required, renewed annually.
• Primary source license verification (e.g., NURSYS) within 30 days of start.
• Official transcripts/diplomas or attestation of verification attempts required for education verification.

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Candidate must review and sign facility-specific documents prior to start, including:

  • Job description
  • Standards of business conduct
  • Code of conduct
  • Overpayment refund policy
  • Vendor training (2024 and 2025 versions as applicable)
  • Conditional offer of employment attestation
  • TB questionnaire
  • Request for religious accommodation form (if applicable)
  • Epic questionnaire (RN only, required for new candidates starting 11/3/2025 onward)

Additional Notes

• This is a travel assignment requiring credentialing through the health system.
• Candidate must be prepared for split call duties and weekend work.
• Religious exemptions for vaccines and facial hair (PAPR use) are considered on a case-by-case basis with required documentation.
• Compliance with all background checks, immunizations, and certifications is mandatory before start.

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