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Travel RNFA Jobs – Operating Room Registered Nurse First Assistant in Rancho Mirage, California

Bring your advanced surgical expertise to a high-acuity, multispecialty operating room team in Rancho Mirage, CA. This 13-week travel nursing contract offers an experienced RNFA the opportunity to support complex inpatient and outpatient procedures across a broad surgical program in the sunny Coachella Valley, with convenient access to Palm Springs-area dining, recreation, and desert landscapes.

Travel RNFA Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $3,240–$3,470
• Location: Rancho Mirage, California
• Assignment: 13-week travel RNFA contract
• Start Date: December 1, 2026
• End Date: March 2, 2027
• Schedule: Day shifts, approximately 40 hours per week
• Available Shift Patterns: Four 10-hour shifts, 6:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m., or three 12-hour shifts, 6:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
• Call and Float: Required; may float among inpatient OR, ambulatory surgery, orthopedic surgery, pre/post-op, PACU, and procedural areas within the RNFA skill set
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend
• Practice Environment: Level IV trauma center with a large multispecialty surgical and procedural program
• Additional Information: Scrubs provided; candidates should be flexible with scheduling and assignment needs

Operating Room RNFA Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in California
• Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant (CRNFA) certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• At least 2 years of recent RNFA or operating room nursing experience
• Previous charge nurse or perioperative leadership experience
• Previous travel nursing assignment experience; first-time travelers are not eligible
• Experience in both acute hospital operating rooms and ambulatory surgery settings
• Broad surgical experience, including general, gynecologic, orthopedic, spine, neurologic, urologic, vascular, trauma, bariatric, robotic, and laparoscopic procedures
• Demonstrated proficiency with aseptic technique, instrument processing, isolation precautions, laser safety, sterilization, electrosurgical equipment, surgical drills, and operating room carts
• Epic experience is preferred
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification is preferred
• Permanent residence must be more than 50 miles from the assignment location

RNFA Responsibilities

• Provide expert first-assist support to surgeons throughout a wide range of complex operative procedures while following established standards and surgeon direction
• Assist with tissue handling, exposure, suctioning, irrigation, sponging, retraction, clamping and cauterization, drainage tube placement, wound closure, suturing, ligation, and dressing application
• Support procedures such as abdominal and colorectal surgery, hysterectomy and other gynecologic procedures, orthopedic and total joint replacement, spine surgery, urology, trauma, bariatric surgery, and robotic cases
• Participate in robotic procedures using systems such as da Vinci, Mako, and other specialty-specific platforms when qualified
• Maintain strict aseptic technique and contribute to patient safety, surgical counts, instrument readiness, infection prevention, and effective operating room workflow
• Prepare and operate surgical equipment, including case carts, crash carts, electrosurgical units, fiber-optic equipment, and multiple types of drills
• Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesia professionals, circulating nurses, scrub teams, and interdisciplinary colleagues
• Float across designated surgical and procedural areas and provide coverage for call and alternating weekend assignments
• Demonstrate leadership, sound clinical judgment, adaptability, and a commitment to excellent care for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients

Apply now for this California travel nursing opportunity and bring your RNFA expertise to a leading multispecialty surgical team in Rancho Mirage.

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.