Travel Nurse RN - Registered Nurse First Assistant in Bakersfield, CA - Now Hiring

Registered Nurse (RN) | Registered Nurse First Assistant Location: Bakersfield, CA Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Contract Duration: 18 Weeks Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified RNFA RN in Bakersfield, California, 93301!

Job Title

RN, First Assistant

Location

Bakersfield, CA

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Mid Shift (6:30 AM – 5:00 PM) | Includes weekday on-call coverage until 11:00 PM at least one day per week and at least one continuous weekend (Friday–Monday, 6:30 AM) per six-week period

Key Responsibilities

• Organize and facilitate patient care within the Operating Room, coordinating between the surgeon, anesthesiologist, and room staff throughout the perioperative period
• Function as a first assistant during surgical incision, excision, and repair of pathology for procedures within granted privileges
• Participate in preoperative assessment and planning for selected surgical patients in collaboration with the healthcare team in the preoperative setting
• Demonstrate subject matter expertise regarding medications, treatments, and patient care standards on a consistent basis

Required Qualifications

• Completion of an RNFA program that meets AORN standards
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice
• Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor
• AHA-ACLS or ARC-ALS certification

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Minimum two years of perioperative nursing experience
• Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant (CRNFA) certification in the state of practice
• PEARS or PALS certification from an approved vendor
• Active membership with the Association of perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN)

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a specialized surgical environment where your perioperative expertise directly impacts patient outcomes
• Engage in a dynamic, collaborative OR setting with a structured schedule and defined call expectations

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Founded and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Concentric Healthcare Staffing specializes in healthcare employment with an emphasis in nursing and allied health. Our passion is to develop partnerships with our clients and become an integral part of your staffing solution. Concentric representatives understand your need for continuity of care and work to ensure that every staffing solution we provide is as unique as your facility.

To provide the skilled and talented personnel that today’s medical field demands, Concentric Healthcare offers a top flight registry service that provides staff 24/7. Your facility can enhance their recruiting process by taking advantage of the temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct placement services of our fully screened professionals.

Concentric Healthcare is proud to be recognized by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) with the JCAHO Gold Seal of Approval for the Health Care Staffing Services program. JCAHO certification acknowledges compliance with the Joint Commission’s national set of consensus-based quality standards and demonstrates a commitment to excellence in providing health care staffing.

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