Travel RNFA - OR - $3,732 per week

Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN First Assist for a travel nursing job in San Luis Obispo, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: First Assist
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/09/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA)

Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) to join our dynamic Operating Room (OR) team. The RNFA will play a pivotal role in surgical procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and support during operations.

Shift Details

• Shift Type: Day Shift
• Shift Length: 8 hours
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week
• Weekend Requirement: One weekend of call per month
• Call Requirement: One call night per week
• Response Time for Call: 30 minutes

Operating Room Details

• Unit: Operating Room
• Number of OR Suites: 7
• Number of Cases per Day: 15-20

Certifications and Qualifications

• Required Certifications: ACLS, BLS Certification
• Years of Experience: Minimum of 2 years in OR settings
• Travel Experience: Preferred but not required

Technical and Operational Details

• Electronic Medical Records: Cerner Surginet
• Common Types of Cases: High volume of orthopedic surgeries (including total joints), general, gynecological, pediatric, and ophthalmic cases. Cardiac cases are not assigned to traveling staff.
• Scrubbing: Recommended for RN's but not mandatory

Facility Support Services

• RT Availability: 24/7
• Pharmacy Availability: Not 24/7; after-hours support from Marian post 10 PM
• IV Team: Not available

Other Information

• Scrub Color: Scrubs provided
• Holidays: Work on holidays required only in emergencies
• Orientation: Floor-specific orientation based on skillset

If you are a passionate healthcare professional looking to make a significant impact in the operating room environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Thrive Staffing Job ID #19324093. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:OR RNFA,08:00:00-16:00:00

About Thrive Staffing

At the heart of Thrive Staffing is our mission to support healthcare professionals in their career journey. We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. We're not just looking for employees—we're looking for partners in our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Our ideal candidate is someone who shares our vision of improving lives and impacting the world in a positive way. If you're a healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we're here to help you thrive through health care staffing that understands you and puts prominence on enabling your professional potential.