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Surgical First Assist RN

United States, Stockton Employment contract 57.37 - 85.33 USD / Hour · Job Posted June 15, 2026
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As our Surgical First Assist RN, you will help surgical patients across all age populations receive safe, effective, and quality patient-family centered care in the OR and other areas of perioperative services so they can achieve optimal surgical outcomes and a smooth recovery throughout the perioperative continuum. Every day you will function as an RN First Assistant during operative and invasive procedures, including assessing patients, assisting with tissue dissection and closure, and providing postoperative follow-up. You will be expected to collaborate closely with the surgical team, maintain precise documentation, and ensure patient safety through careful management of instruments and prevention of surgical site infections.

Job Responsibility

  • Function as an RN First Assistant during operative and invasive procedures, including assessing patients, assisting with tissue dissection and closure, and providing postoperative follow-up
  • Collaborate closely with the surgical team, maintain precise documentation, and ensure patient safety through careful management of instruments and prevention of surgical site infections

Requirements

  • Current California RN License
  • BLS through the American Heart Association (AHA)
  • ACLS through the American Heart Association (AHA)
  • PALS through the American Heart Association (AHA)
  • Graduate of an RN School of Nursing
  • RNFA or CRNFA certification
  • Three (3) years operating room experience as an RN or one (1) year current surgical first assistant experience required
  • Minimum fifty (50) core procedures completed within the past 24 months

Nice to have

  • Three (3) years operating room experience
  • Prior Ortho and/or Cardio Thoracic experience
  • Bachelor degree in health related field
  • CNOR

What we offer

  • medical
  • prescription drug
  • dental
  • vision plans
  • life insurance
  • paid time off
  • tuition reimbursement
  • retirement plan including 401(k), 403(b) and other defined benefits offerings

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