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Operating Room RNFA (Registered Nurse First Assistant) – Travel Nursing Contract in Rancho Mirage, CA

Join a high-acuity surgical team as an Operating Room Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) in Rancho Mirage, California. This 13-week California travel nursing assignment offers the opportunity to support a broad range of procedures in a Level IV trauma center with 26 operating rooms across inpatient and outpatient surgical settings. Rancho Mirage is a sunny Coachella Valley destination known for its mountain views, wellness-focused lifestyle, arts and entertainment, and year-round outdoor recreation.

Travel RNFA Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $3,240–$3,470
• Assignment Type: Operating Room RNFA travel contract
• Location: Rancho Mirage, California
• Start Date: December 1, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: Approximately 40 hours per week; 4 shifts of 10 hours or 3 shifts of 12 hours
• Shift: Day shift, typically 6:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. for 4x10s or 6:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m. for 3x12s
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend
• Call and Floating: Call participation and floating within the RNFA skill set are required
• Practice Settings: Inpatient OR, ambulatory surgery, same-day surgery, orthopedic surgery, preoperative and postoperative care, and procedural areas
• Patient Population: Adolescents, adults, pediatric patients, and geriatric patients
• Charting: Epic experience is strongly preferred

Operating Room RNFA Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent RNFA or operating room nursing experience
• Current California Registered Nurse license in hand at the time of submission
• Current Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant (CRNFA) certification
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Previous charge nurse or surgical leadership experience
• Recent experience in an acute-care hospital operating room and ambulatory surgery center
• Travel nursing experience; first-time travelers are not eligible for this assignment
• Experience with trauma and a broad range of surgical specialties, including general, gynecologic, orthopedic, spine, neurologic, urologic, vascular, cardiac, bariatric, robotic, and laparoscopic procedures
• Proficiency with aseptic technique, instrument processing, sterilization and disinfection, isolation precautions, PPE, and laser safety
• Ability to work flexible schedules, participate in call, cover alternating weekends, and float across surgical units as needed
• Permanent address must be more than 50 miles from the assignment location in accordance with travel eligibility requirements
• Seasonal influenza vaccination is required; no exemptions are available
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification is preferred

Operating Room RNFA Responsibilities

• Provide first-assist support throughout surgical procedures while maintaining a safe, efficient, and sterile operating environment
• Assist with tissue exposure and manipulation, suctioning, irrigation, sponging, direct pressure, clamping and cauterization, drainage tube placement, and wound management
• Perform suturing of wound layers, including muscle and fascia, and tie or ligate clamped vessels and tissues as directed
• Apply tourniquets, secure drainage systems, assist with wound dressing application, and support closure of surgical sites
• Collaborate with the circulating nurse to accurately count sponges and related surgical items
• Support procedures including appendectomy, cholecystectomy, colon resection, hernia repair, gastric bypass and sleeve procedures, hysterectomy, cesarean section, spinal fusion, laminectomy, joint replacement, ORIF, cystoscopy, nephrectomy, prostatectomy, TURP, thyroidectomy, Whipple procedures, and robotic surgeries
• Work across inpatient operating rooms, outpatient same-day surgery, orthopedic operating rooms, gastrointestinal procedure rooms, pain management procedure rooms, and related preoperative and postoperative areas
• Prepare and handle case carts, crash carts, drills, electrosurgical units, fiber-optic light sources, and other specialized surgical equipment
• Follow established standards for infection prevention, instrument handling, equipment safety, and patient care
• Demonstrate flexibility by floating across appropriate units and supporting the surgical team according to patient and operational needs

Apply now for this Operating Room RNFA travel nursing opportunity in Rancho Mirage, California.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.