Travel Nurse RN - First Assist - $3,450 per week
Bakersfield, CA, 93399, USA
- $10 p/hour
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- travel nurse
- RN first assist
- perioperative nursing
This position is for a Travel Nurse RN First Assist providing perioperative nursing care in a hospital operating room setting in Bakersfield, CA. The role involves coordinating patient care during surgery and requires certifications including RNFA, CNOR, and valid nursing licensure. The job offers travel nursing assignments with ProKatchers, a healthcare staffing firm specializing in placing licensed healthcare professionals nationwide.
ProKatchers is seeking a travel nurse RN First Assist for a travel nursing job in Bakersfield, California.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: First Assist
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 10 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Description: 10 hours Midshift, 10:30 AM - 09:00 PM. Call Schedule - Weekday end if shift till 11pm at least 01 day a week and at least 01 continuous weekend (Friday-Monday 6:30 am) per 6 week period. Organizes and facilitates the patient while in the Operating Room (OR). Coordinates the overall care of patient between surgeon, anesthesiologist and room staff. Required Qualifications:
01-year recent (within the last 3 years) full-time equivalent experience
Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
License, Certification, Registration
Registered Nurse License (in the state where care is provided)
BLS AHA), Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA), and Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) required. Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant (CRNFA), PALS (AHA) and Association of perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN) membership is preferred.
ProKatchers Job ID #21418. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN, First Assistant
About ProKatchersFounded in 2016, ProKatchers Inc. is a JCC-certified organization and a recognized leader in healthcare staffing. Named one of the Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) for 2023–2024, we are proud to be among the top-rated companies in our industry.
At ProKatchers, we offer both short- and long-term contracts, as well as travel opportunities for licensed and experienced healthcare professionals across the United States. We are committed to providing industry-leading benefits and personalized career support.
We understand that finding the right fit is about more than just a job—it’s about aligning your career with your lifestyle. That’s why our dedicated team of career specialists takes the time to get to know you and match you with assignments that meet your goals and aspirations.
ProKatchers has also been recognized by SIA as one of the Best Staffing Firms to Work For—a testament to our employee-first approach. We specialize in placing clinical and allied health professionals in a wide range of healthcare settings, including acute care hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, long-term care centres, rehabilitation facilities, behavioural health canters, home and community health programs, urgent care clinics, and more.




