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Travel RN - Operating Room - First Assist

American Traveler
Santa Maria, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/7/2026

Assignment Overview

  • Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
  • Hours: 40 hrs/wk
  • Start Date: Jul 27, 2026
  • Length: 13 weeks
  • Openings: 3

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RNFA (Registered Nurse First Assistant) for a 13-week OR assignment at an acute care facility in California, requiring active CA RN licensure and CNOR certification.

Details

  • Acute care hospital OR setting with 7 surgical suites handling 18–20 cases per day
  • Common case types include laparoscopic, bariatrics, ortho, neuro, uro, GYN, and ENT procedures
  • 1:1 and 2:1 patient ratios
  • EMR: Cerner
  • OR techs and charge nurse support are present on the unit
  • Shifts are variable 8- or 10-hour days
  • No weekend requirement for RNs
  • On-call is required: approximately 1 week of nights per week and 2 twelve-hour weekend call shifts per month
  • Call response time required within 30 minutes
  • Holiday coverage is required
  • Floating may be required to pre- and post-op areas only
  • Scrubbing is preferred but not required for RNs
  • Scrubs are provided by the facility

Requirements

  • Active CA RN license (Standard or Compact) required; pending licenses will not be accepted
  • Minimum 2 years of RNFA or OR experience required
  • Required certifications: ACLS, BLS (AHA), and CNOR (via CCI); pending certifications will not be accepted
  • Experience with Cerner EMR
  • Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
  • A copy of a valid driver's license is required for consideration

Additional Information

  • Candidates must not have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity Health facility within the past year; candidates who worked PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered
  • Floor-specific orientation is provided
  • Scrubs are provided by the facility

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