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Concentric Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN First Assist for a travel nursing job in Bakersfield, California.

• Specialty: First Assist
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/22/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA)

Bakersfield, CA

Contract | Full-Time | Onsite | Day Shift | Monday–Friday with call requirements

• Assist physicians as directed across a high-volume, multi-specialty surgical environment averaging 15 cases per day across 5 active operating suites
• Scrub in on surgical cases spanning orthopedics, neurosurgery, gynecology, urology, general surgery, vascular, ENT, robotic, and other specialty procedures
• Operate within a block scheduling model coordinated with the department manager; shifts begin at 7:00 AM with variable lengths based on daily case needs
• Participate in weeknight, weekend, and holiday call rotation; call response time required within 30 minutes
• Float between campuses as operationally required
• Document and chart accurately using Cerner EMR

• Active RN license with RNFA certification or training
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Demonstrated experience in orthopedic surgery (total joints including knees, hips, and shoulders)
• Robotic surgery experience required (considered a deal-breaker if not present)
• Experience in neurosurgery and gynecology surgical cases
• Ability and willingness to scrub in on surgical cases as required

• Familiarity with a broad range of surgical specialties including urology, vascular, ENT, bariatrics, general surgery, and pediatric ENT
• Experience with DaVinci robotic platform and robotic-assisted gynecologic or general surgery cases
• Prior experience floating between multiple surgical campuses or facilities
• Proficiency with Cerner EMR

• Work in a dynamic, high-acuity surgical environment with exposure to a wide variety of complex and specialized cases
• Scrubs are provided, and a department-specific orientation is included to support your transition into the role

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #746682. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse - First Assist / RNFA

Recognized by both RNVIP and AlliedVIP as a Top Agency for 2024 and 2025, Concentric Healthcare Staffing continues to set the standard for transparency, education, and partnership in healthcare staffing. Concentric connects nursing, allied, therapy, and behavioral health professionals to rewarding travel and PRN opportunities across the country, building experiences rooted in clarity and trust.

The company believes healthcare professionals deserve more than job listings; they deserve insight. Recruiters act as consultants who explain market trends, pay structures, and facility expectations so every clinician understands the “why” behind each opportunity. This educational approach empowers travelers and PRN staff to make decisions that align with their personal goals and professional growth.

Concentric offers both travel contracts and per diem (PRN) staffing, giving healthcare professionals flexibility and facilities dependable coverage. With dedicated Travel Nursing, Allied and Therapy, and Per Diem Divisions, the team provides specialized support tailored to each discipline.

Concentric measures success by the confidence and satisfaction of the professionals it serves. Whether guiding a nurse to their next adventure, an allied clinician seeking balance, or a behavioral health professional choosing flexible PRN work, Concentric’s mission remains clear: to support, educate, and empower those who care for others

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