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Job ID: 3306292Employment Type: Full-TimeRelocation Assistance Available: No

RN First Assistant – Operating Room

Our Award-Winning Client, a nationally recognized healthcare leader, is seeking an RN First Assistant (RNFA) – Operating Room to join their surgical team in San Pedro, CA. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a state-of-the-art surgical environment, utilizing the latest advancements in technology and best practices to ensure exceptional patient care.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide surgical first assistant, scrub, and circulating nurse services during procedures, ensuring adherence to best practices and hospital protocols.
  • Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and the perioperative team to optimize patient outcomes and procedural efficiency.
  • Participate in daily operating room activities, maintaining readiness and supporting team members as needed.
  • Ensure compliance with all state, federal, and accreditation standards related to surgical care and patient safety.
  • Deliver age-appropriate care to a diverse patient population, including infants, adolescents, adults, geriatrics, and pediatrics.
  • Stay current with continuing education and evolving best practices within the perioperative nursing field.
  • Assist in various surgical procedures, including orthopedic, gynecology, robotics, general surgery, plastics, podiatry, bariatrics, urology, and emergency OB/GYN C-sections as needed.

Required Qualifications:

  • Education: Completion of an RNFA Course.
  • Licensure: Active California Registered Nurse License upon hire.
  • Certification: National Provider BLS (American Heart Association) upon hire.
  • Experience: Minimum of 2 years of recent operating room experience in a clinical setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Strong ability to work in a high-volume, fast-paced surgical environment.
  • Excellent communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience working with advanced surgical technologies and procedures.

Company Overview & Benefits:

Our Award-Winning Client is a nationally recognized healthcare organization with a longstanding history of providing cutting-edge medical care across multiple states. They have received numerous accolades for their excellence in surgical services, patient outcomes, and innovative medical programs. Their comprehensive healthcare network serves communities with a commitment to advancing patient care and medical excellence.

Benefits Include:

  • Health & Wellness Coverage – Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • Financial SecurityRetirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, life insurance, and disability coverage.
  • Work-Life Balance – Generous paid time off, parental leave, and holiday benefits.
  • Professional GrowthContinuing education opportunities and career advancement programs.
  • Well-Being Resources – Employee assistance programs and wellness initiatives.
Screening QuestionsDo you currently hold an active California Registered Nurse (RN) License?Have you completed the RNFA (Registered Nurse First Assistant) course that would allow you to become certified?Do you have 2 years of experience working as a RN in a Hospital setting? (Excluding Surgery Centers, Training/School/Clinicals).Do you have 2 years of experience working as a Circulator RN in the Operating Room within a Hospital setting?Are you certified as a RNFA (Registered Nurse First Assistant) to work in the Operating Room in this role?

Job ID: 3306292

Note: Resumes will be maintained in strict confidentiality until such time as we engage in a detailed discussion regarding a specific opportunity, and both parties mutually agree to proceed. We consistently receive new opportunities every day. Should your professional background closely align with the specific requirements of our client, we will promptly reach out to you to initiate further exploration of potential opportunities.

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