RNFA (Registered Nurse First Assistant)

Details

Client Name
Mercy Hospital Southwest - Bakersfield

Job Type
Travel

Offering
Nursing

Profession
RN

Specialty
FA

Job ID
35469297

Job Title
RNFA (Registered Nurse First Assistant)

Weekly Pay
$3762.0


Shift Details

Shift
Day - 8x5 - 08AM

Scheduled Hours
40


Job Order Details

Start Date
06/22/2026

End Date
09/28/2026

Duration
14 Week(s)


Job Description
Job Title: Registered Nurse First Assistant
Profession: RNFA
Specialty: Operating Room
Duration: 14 Weeks
Shift: Days
Hours per Shift: 8
Experience: Minimum 2 years
License: Required
Certifications: BLS, ACLS
Must-Have: Experience in orthopedics, robotics, neuro, and gynecology


Description:
Unit Notes:
There are 6 suites but only 5 are in use.
The average number of cases per day is 15.
Required certifications include BLS and ACLS.
Common cases include orthopedics such as total knees, hips, and shoulders; knee and shoulder scopes; and total shoulder arthroplasties.
In urology, the procedures include cystoscopies, ESWLs, TURPs, penile prosthesis, orchiectomies, and open prostates.
In gynecology, there are many hysterectomies, D&Cs, slings, robotic hysterectomies, and GYN oncology procedures.
Neurosurgery involves cases such as ortho spine procedures, brain tumors, craniotomies, subdural hematomas, transsphenoidal tumors, and VP shunts.
Experience in hands, podiatry, DaVinci robotics, vascular procedures, and general surgery including open, laparoscopic, and robotics is also required.
ENT cases involve tonsillectomies, adenoidectomies, pediatric ENT, bariatrics, and eye surgeries.
Experience in scrubbing is required.
There is no charge nurse assignment unless the unit is short-staffed.
OR techs are present in the operating room.
The charting system used is Cerner.
Shifts and scheduling allow for collaboration with the manager on block scheduling.
Shifts typically start at 7 AM but may vary based on operational needs.
Weekend and call requirements will vary based on rotation and can involve call hours from the end of shifts until the beginning of the next day.
Call may occur as frequently as every other weekend and two weekdays on average.
RNFAs may float between campuses if necessary.
Scrubs are provided for staff.
Unit-specific orientation will be conducted.
The hospital reserves the right to cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment.


Client Details

Address
400 Old River Rd

City
Bakersfield

State
CA

Zip Code
93311


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