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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 E Pay Rate: $39.86 *

This elite Operating Room (OR) unit is looking for a new member to join their dedicated team. With innovation and drive for great outcomes, and patient care deeply rooted in compassion, you will find a challenging and rewarding environment. Within this traditional Operation Room (OR) unit, your expertise will be utilized for optimal patient care. Expect to grow professionally while providing the highest in patient care to those most in need.

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
S&C for ortho/general
CA lic.

Facility Location
Located halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles, San Luis Obispo is situated in the heart of California's Central Coast where you can spend your day exploring miles of white, sandy beaches, browsing through quaint stores and museums, wine tasting or hiking or bicycling in and around the rolling hills. From the emerald green vineyards to the brilliant blue ocean, you’ll discover a unique mix of food, wine, recreation, art and culture—not to mention the jaw-dropping opulence of Hearst Castle—all set amidst warm, friendly surroundings.

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).