In range for California staff rolesCalifornia staff postings that state pay run $34/hr to $96/hr, the middle half $45/hr to $73/hr, across 3,751 postings.
Sign-on bonus
$25,000
Bonus
Up to $25,000 Sign-On bonusUp to $25,000 Sign-On bonus for experienced Registered Nurse / RNfor experienced Registered Nurse / RN
Benefits
BenefitsSign-On bonusSign-On bonus
The role and schedule
Day to day
Circulating and scrub nurse services during surgical procedures
Day to day
Pre-operative surgical nursing care management, assessments, patient education, and emotional support
Day to day
Intra-operative care, assisting anesthesiologist, positioning, prepping, wound exposure, tissue handling, hemostasis, and suturing
Day to day
Post-operative care and safe transfer to recovery room
Day to day
Providing a safe environment for surgical patients
Day to day
Scrubbing and circulating for surgical procedures
Day to day
Patient instruction, explanation of procedures, and anxiety alleviation
Day to day
Supervising ancillary staff for OR transport, supplies, and cleaning
Tenet Desert is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) First Assist for a nursing job in Joshua Tree, California.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: First Assist
Discipline: RN
Duration: Ongoing
Employment Type: Staff
Job Type : Full Time
Job Shift: Days
Hours : 10
Up to $25,000 Sign-On bonus for experienced Registered Nurse / RN
Provides circulating and/or scrub nurse services in the operating room during surgical procedures and assists the surgical team as needed in any other capacity, according to established procedures.
Primary Duties
Performs pre-operative surgical nursing care management. Performs nursing physical assessments, educates the of the patient and offers emotional support and evaluates patient needs.
Performs intra-operative nursing behaviors collaborating with the surgeon and other health care professionals for an optimal outcome. Assists the anesthesiologist when applicable, patient positioning, prepares skin and draping. Provide wound exposure and appropriate handling of tissue. Assists in controlling blood loss and suturing.
Performs post-operative duties appropriately. Assists in the safe delivery of patient to the recovery room. Communicates to appropriate healthcare professionals and family members.
Ability to provide a safe environment for patients requiring surgical procedures..
Demonstrates proficiency in scrubbing and circulating for surgical procedures.
Provides instruction to patients entering the surgical suite. Explains procedures to patients thoroughly, provides assistance when necessary, monitors patients’ comfort, and alleviates anxiety during procedures.
Demonstrates ability to supervise ancillary staff in the management of the surgical suite. Able to direct transportation of the patient, management of supplies and cleaning of the OR suite through ancillary staff as necessary.
Communicates appropriately and effectively with co-workers, patients and the public, both verbally and in writing as necessary for work assignment.
Participates in QI activities for the surgical suite.
Demonstrates competence in the care of infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients (when /if assigned to these patients) relative to determining each patient’s age-related and other physical, psychological and cultural needs and carrying patient care activities.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Position Specifications
Physical demands
Moderate physical effort (lift/carry up to 25 pounds)
Contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances
May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases
Regularly exposed to the risk of blood borne diseases
Occasional exposure to unpleasant patient or unit elements
Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries
Subject to varying and unpredictable situations
Minimum Education/Certification/
Experience
Associate’s Degree or Diploma from accredited nursing program
California Registered Nurse
BLS
ACLS, PALS within 90 days of hire.
Sufficient previous clinical experience as a First Assist
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Tenet Desert Job ID #2603021129. Posted job title: Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) - Operating Room
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Neighborhoods+Settling in the Morongo Basin usually means weighing the distinct personalities of communities along California Highway 62. The unincorporated town of Joshua Tree offers a bohemian, creative pocket close to the park's West Entrance, while nearby Yucca Valley provides suburban residential enclaves like Joshua Tree Highlands, Monument Manor, Joshua Cove, and Friendly Hills. Joshua Tree Highlands is an established, quiet hillside neighborhood favored by mature residents and remote workers, while Friendly Hills is widely regarded locally as a top residential choice. Further east, Twentynine Palms serves as a practical, value-oriented hub near military facilities and full healthcare services.
Settling in the Morongo Basin usually means weighing the distinct personalities of communities along California Highway 62. The unincorporated town of Joshua Tree offers a bohemian, creative pocket close to the park's West Entrance, while nearby Yucca Valley provides suburban residential enclaves like Joshua Tree Highlands, Monument Manor, Joshua Cove, and Friendly Hills. Joshua Tree Highlands is an established, quiet hillside neighborhood favored by mature residents and remote workers, while Friendly Hills is widely regarded locally as a top residential choice.
Further east, Twentynine Palms serves as a practical, value-oriented hub near military facilities and full healthcare services.
Getting around+The Morongo Basin is overwhelmingly car-dependent, with California Highway 62 serving as the primary commercial and commuter spine connecting Yucca Valley, Joshua Tree, and Twentynine Palms. Local public transit is sparse, though Morongo Basin Transit offers select fixed bus stops and routes across the corridor. While local commutes within the high desert average around twenty-two minutes, healthcare workers traveling between the basin and lower desert facilities in places like Palm Desert often face drives of roughly an hour to two hours each way. Navigating unpaved desert backroads also requires caution with soft sand, ruts, and unfamiliarity with driving during rare desert rainstorms.
The Morongo Basin is overwhelmingly car-dependent, with California Highway 62 serving as the primary commercial and commuter spine connecting Yucca Valley, Joshua Tree, and Twentynine Palms. Local public transit is sparse, though Morongo Basin Transit offers select fixed bus stops and routes across the corridor.
While local commutes within the high desert average around twenty-two minutes, healthcare workers traveling between the basin and lower desert facilities in places like Palm Desert often face drives of roughly an hour to two hours each way. Navigating unpaved desert backroads also requires caution with soft sand, ruts, and unfamiliarity with driving during rare desert rainstorms.
Outdoors+Outdoor recreation revolves directly around Joshua Tree National Park, an expansive preserve spanning hundreds of thousands of acres across the Mojave and Colorado desert ecosystems. Residents spend cool mornings scrambling boulders, rock climbing, and tackling scenic trails like the steep summit of Ryan Mountain. Nighttime stargazing is world-class thanks to the park's status as an International Dark Sky Park with minimal light pollution. Campgrounds like Ryan Campground offer immersive wilderness nights, though mid-day summer hiking becomes unsafe when temperatures soar.
Outdoor recreation revolves directly around Joshua Tree National Park, an expansive preserve spanning hundreds of thousands of acres across the Mojave and Colorado desert ecosystems. Residents spend cool mornings scrambling boulders, rock climbing, and tackling scenic trails like the steep summit of Ryan Mountain.
Nighttime stargazing is world-class thanks to the park's status as an International Dark Sky Park with minimal light pollution. Campgrounds like Ryan Campground offer immersive wilderness nights, though mid-day summer hiking becomes unsafe when temperatures soar.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
Living in Joshua Tree
Relocating to Joshua Tree offers healthcare professionals a complete departure from coastal California bustle, replacing traffic and noise with wide desert horizons, towering boulders, and dark, starry skies. Daily life along the California Highway 62 corridor revolves around distinctive pockets: Yucca Valley's established neighborhoods like Joshua Tree Highlands and Friendly Hills, the arts-forward town of Joshua Tree near the national park's West Entrance, and Twentynine Palms, which houses full municipal amenities and hospital services. Outside work, nurses can hike Ryan Mountain, grab tacos at Red Dog Saloon, or catch outdoor sets at Pappy & Harriet's in Pioneertown. The trade-offs require real intentionality, however. The high desert is car-dependent with minimal public transit, summer temperatures frequently exceed 110 degrees, and many local eateries shutter early in the week. Commutes down into Palm Desert or the Coachella Valley can stretch past an hour. For clinicians drawn to open space, rugged outdoor recreation, and an independent creative community, Joshua Tree delivers an authentic, slow-paced sanctuary.
