Travel Registered Nurse First Assist Job

Overview
Registered Nurse – First Assist (RNFA) travel assignment in Templeton, California. Start date: 11/09/2026 for a 13-week assignment with guaranteed hours. Weekly pay ranges from $3,042 to $3,094 per week. Shift is 4x10-hour days with typical start around early morning hours. The role is within a Short Term Acute Care Hospital setting. This travel opportunity is with Healthforce Healthcare LLC.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $3,042 – $3,094 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 4x10-hour day shifts (typical start around 6:30–7:00 AM; rotations may apply)
- Start date: 11/09/2026
- Facility/work setting: Short Term Acute Care Hospital

Responsibilities
- Assist the primary operating surgeon in perioperative care, performing scrub and circulate functions as an RN First Assistant (RNFA) under the surgical team’s direction.
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate perioperative nursing care; coordinate, manage, provide and delegate patient care throughout the operative experience.
- Adhere to established standards of nursing practice and facility policies; promote teamwork, patient privacy, and a culture of safety.
- Maintain accurate, clear documentation and provide concise handoffs and reports; participate in quality monitors and infection control practices.
- Demonstrate leadership and professionalism within the perioperative services team; report to the Director of Perioperative Services as required.

Requirements
- Current RN license in the state of practice (California)
- RN First Assist (RNFA) certification and completion of an approved didactic RNFA course
- CNOR certification required
- BLS certification required; ACLS certification required; ARC-ALS or equivalent ACLS policy per facility
- PALS certification preferred
- Three years of scrub and circulate experience in an acute care facility
- Epic experience required
- At least two years of recent field experience; must know totals, ortho, gyn, and general procedures
- Current professional liability Insurance (PLI) required
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program
- Ability to work in a Short Term Acute Care Hospital setting; rotating shifts; and meet call requirements (one night per week and one weekend per month)

Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Assignment-specific onboarding and credentialing assistance
- Dedicated on-assignment support throughout the entire assignment
- Guaranteed hours and the stated weekly pay during the contract period

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Pay disclaimer
Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.