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American Traveler

Travel RN - Operating Room - First Assist

American Traveler Laguna Hills, CA, US
$3,646.84 / week
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RNFA for a travel OR First Assist position at an acute care hospital in Laguna Hills, CA, requiring a CA RN license in hand and broad surgical specialty experience. Job details: - Acute hospital Operating Room (OR) setting - Day shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, typically 0630–1900 or 0700–1930 (start time is flexible) - No floating, weekend, or on-call requirements - EMR: Epic (approximately 8 hours of training required, completed pre-start) - Surgical specialties include General, Gyn, Neuro/Spine, Ortho/Total Joints, Plastics, Robotics, Thoracic, Urology, Vascular, Endo/Laparoscopic, and Podiatry - Robotic platform experience includes Da Vinci, Da Vinci Xi, and Mako Surgical Systems - Common procedures include hysterectomy, spinal fusion, total joint replacements, Whipple, thoracotomy, VATS, nephrectomy, prostatectomy, and colorectal robotic surgery Requirements: - Active CA RN license currently in hand required - BLS required; ACLS preferred - Minimum 2 years of acute care OR experience required - Proficiency in surgical first assist skills: suturing all wound layers, tying/ligating vessels, digital tissue manipulation, suctioning/irrigation, wound dressing, and sponge counting - Experience with a wide range of surgical specialties including orthopedic, neuro/spine, general, gynecological, urological, thoracic, robotic, and plastic surgery cases - Familiarity with OR equipment including case carts, electrosurgical units, drills, and fiber optic light sources - Knowledge of aseptic technique, isolation precautions/PPE, and laser safety - No Nursys license violations - 1 professional reference from a supervisor within the past 2 years required for consideration - No previous permanent employment at this facility Additional information: - Performs surgical first assist duties across a broad range of OR specialties and procedures - Local candidates are welcome to apply - Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to qualify for travel pay rates - All requested time off must be submitted upfront and is subject to manager approval — no RTO can be added after initial submission - First-time travelers are welcome to apply

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