Local Contract RNFA - $122 per hour
About the role
Stability Healthcare is seeking a local contract RN First Assist (RNFA) in Bakersfield, California. This role is highly trained and skilled in surgical procedures, requiring additional education and certification. The RNFA works under the supervision of a surgeon, with responsibilities including:
- Positioning the patient
- Preparing the surgical site
- Handling instruments
- Providing tissue retraction
- Suturing incisions
RNFAs play a critical role in ensuring patient safety during surgical procedures and improving surgical outcomes.
Schedule
This is a 13-week contract position starting on 09/07/2026, with a schedule of 40 hours per week, 10-hour day shifts.
Pay
Pay package is based on 10-hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Additional financial incentives include:
- $600 travel bonus
- Extra hour bonus — earn an additional hourly bonus for working over your weekly contracted hours
- Guaranteed stipend if the facility calls you off
Benefits
- Day 1 health insurance with United Healthcare
- PTO plan — start accruing on day 1, use during contract or cash out at the end
- Guaranteed hours
- Benefits start on day 1
About Stability Healthcare
Stability Healthcare was founded in 2009 with the mission of becoming the best travel nursing agency in California. The agency is highly rated and offers some of the highest-paying travel nursing jobs available, with access to assignments from thousands of facilities across the country. Nurses have the opportunity to work in top hospitals and health systems nationwide.