Enloe Health·Chico, California
The RNFA provides direct patient care by functioning as a first assistant to the surgeon in the Operating Room and Labor and Delivery Suite. They also serve as a Perioperative Registered Nurse when needed to ensure departmental staffing and patient care standards are met.
$53.41 - $73.92
Your rate of pay will be based on applicable experience
Enloe Health is a Level II Trauma Center located in beautiful Northern California. We offer a full array of medical services, and our mission is to elevate the health of the communities we serve. As a Planetree organization, we place high value on hiring the right team to care for our patients and their families—care that is steeped in compassion, human connection, and mutual support. If you feel called to make a meaningful impact through empathetic, person-centered care, and thrive in a culture that values collaboration and purpose, we welcome you to join our team.
The Registered Nurse First Assistant is a licensed professional who renders direct patient care as a part of the perioperative role by functioning as a first assistant to the surgeon.
The RNFA practices an expanded role of perioperative nursing and has acquired knowledge, skills and judgment necessary to assist the surgeon through organized instruction and supervised practice.
The RNFA practices under the supervision of the surgeon in the Operating Room and Labor and Delivery Suite as a First Assistant.
The RNFA will also function as a Perioperative Registered Nurse when required by departmental staffing needs and will provide patient care in accordance with the standards, policies, and practices of Enloe Medical Center.
The Registered Nurse prioritizes patient needs, coordinates patient care, and collaborates with other members of the patient care team to provide care in accordance with the medical plan of care.
Education / Training / Experience: Two years current/recent perioperative experience
Desired: Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in a Nursing/Health/Biological field
Minimum: Current licensure with the California Board of Registered Nursing
Current CPR: Current ACLS recognition
Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR): PALS within 1 year of employment
Credentialed through the Enloe Medical Staff office
Benefits: Information
Please visit the employee benefits page at http://www.enloe.org/benefits [http://www.enloe.org/benefits] to get more in-depth benefits and coverage information or email recruiter@enloe.org [recruiter@enloe.org] to receive a full summary of benefits.
Candidates must have at least two years of recent perioperative experience and current California RN licensure. Required certifications include CPR, ACLS, and CNOR, with PALS required within one year of employment.
Market context
California nursing roles often draw steady demand, especially for experienced RNs in procedural and critical care settings. Competition is strongest for candidates who already hold a California RN license, current BLS and ACLS, and recent ICU, ER, or PACU experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your certifications and highlight relevant bedside and procedural experience in your application.
