Travel Nurse RN - Registered Nurse First Assistant in Santa Maria, CA

Job Title

Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA)

Location

Santa Maria, CA

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | Variable shifts (8s or 10s) | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as first assistant in a high-volume OR environment handling 18–20 cases per day across 7 suites
• Support a broad range of surgical specialties including Laparoscopic, Bariatrics, Ortho, Neuro, Uro, GYN, and ENT procedures
• Operate within a 1:1 and 2:1 staffing ratio alongside OR technicians and charge nurses
• Fulfill on-call requirements including night call one week per week and two 12-hour weekend call shifts per month with a 30-minute response time
• Float to Pre-Op and Post-Op areas as needed
• Document and chart using Cerner EMR

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• RNFA certification or qualification
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications
• Ability to fulfill call requirements including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Experience with Cerner EMR

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Scrubbing experience preferred though not required for RNs
• Familiarity with a high-volume, multi-specialty OR setting
• Experience with Phillips telemetry systems

Why Join Us

• Work in a well-supported OR environment with access to RT 24/7, Pharmacy 24/7, and a surgeon on call around the clock
• Scrubs are provided and a structured floor-specific orientation is included