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(Archived) Registered Nurse - First Assistant - (RNFA - Operating Room)

Last Updated: 7/23/14

Job Description

Job Description & Requirements
Registered Nurse - First Assistant - (RNFA - Operating Room)
StartDate: ASAP Available Shifts: 8 D Pay Rate: $29.83 *

Welcome to this outstanding Operating Room (OR) unit, whose innovative care teams deliver the best of themselves to their patients. Expect to work in an environment whore compassionate care meets the latest in advanced technology. This role is perfect for passionate caregivers who seek to gain experience utilizing top-notch technology and patient care models.



A registered nurse first assistant (RNFA) is an advanced practice nurse who specializes in the Operating Room environment. A registered nurse first assistant (RNFA) manages preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative duties. These duties include: patient history, patient assessment, patient positioning, intraoperatively practices at the direction of the surgeon, providing treatment for wound exposure, collaborating with surgeon and other professionals for the best surgical outcome, skin preparation, draping, handling tissue, controlling blood loss, suturing tissue, and performing follow-up treatment/care. To qualify as an RNFA, a nurse RN must have at least two years of professional nursing experience within the operating room environment and have achieved the credential of CNOR (Certified Perioperative Nurse), or possess an advanced practice degree.

Required Qualifications
1. ACLS and BLS
2. CA license (active)

Preferred Qualifications
1. BSN
2. CRNFA
3. Robotics experience

Facility Location
In this playground of palm trees and year-round sunshine, wedged between snow-capped mountains and sun-kissed beaches, Los Angeles beckons with its laid-back attitude, high-energy fun and urban adventures. This bustling city is a great place to indulge in the California lifestyle, catch soft ocean breezes, explore miles of beautiful sandy beaches, shop to your heart’s content and enjoy all that this West Coast metropolis has to offer.

Job Benefits
At American Mobile Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer:

  • Competitive pay rates
  • Free, quality, private housing
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • 401(k) and Flex Spending
  • Life Insurance
  • Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
  • Free Continuing Education
  • Refer a friend and earn extra cash!


About the Company
Since its inception in 1985, American Mobile Healthcare has set the highest standards in professional recruitment for the travel healthcare industry. Our professional staffing team offers unparalleled customer service and industry commitment, as well as top pay and benefits. Now, the new [Register to View] allows you to chat with recruiters, get mobile job alerts and more. Learn More


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Company Details

San Diego, California, United States
American Mobile Healthcare sets the highest standards in professional recruitment for the travel healthcare industry, with more than 50,000 assignments filled across the U.S. since our inception in 1985. Our staff of more than 1,000 employees meets the needs of travelers and client facilities with unparalleled customer service and industry commitment (as well as top pay and many other benefits).