Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA)
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) for a contract assignment in Chico, California. This role involves providing direct patient care within the perioperative setting, functioning as a crucial first assistant to surgeons in both the Operating Room and Labor and Delivery Suite.
The successful candidate will leverage an expanded scope of perioperative nursing practice, applying specialized knowledge, skills, and judgment to support surgical procedures under the direct supervision of the surgeon. This position requires active participation in the surgical team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Provide direct patient care within the perioperative environment.
Function as a first assistant to the surgeon during surgical procedures in the Operating Room and Labor and Delivery Suite.
Utilize an expanded scope of perioperative nursing practice to support surgical teams.
Apply specialized knowledge, skills, and judgment to facilitate optimal surgical outcomes.
Work collaboratively under the direct supervision of the surgeon.
Required Qualifications
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of California.
Current Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) certification.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Ability to obtain medical staff credentialing through the facility, which may require a 6-8 week processing time.
Preferred Qualifications
Not specified.
Skills & Competencies
Proficiency in surgical assisting techniques, including tissue handling, hemostasis, wound closure, and exposure.
Comprehensive understanding of perioperative nursing principles and practices.
Expertise in maintaining sterile fields and preventing surgical site infections.
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities in a fast-paced surgical environment.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with surgical teams.
Ability to adapt to various surgical specialties and procedures.
Demonstrated commitment to patient safety and quality care.
Shift Details
This is a 16-week contract assignment starting July 1, 2026. Shifts are 10 hours, 4 days per week, primarily AM shifts. Call requirements: Not specified. Weekend rotations: Not specified.
Licensing Requirements
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of California.