Travel Registered Nurse First Assist Job

Overview Registered Nurse – First Assist (RNFA) needed for a travel assignment in Rochester, NY. Start date: 04/27/2026. This 13-week assignment features 12-hour shifts (3x12) with on-call responsibilities as dictated by unit needs. The role supports cardiac procedures in an inpatient surgical services environment, working within a high-volume cardiac program. Weekly pay ranges from $2,686 to $2,783, with no guaranteed hours specified. Employment type: Travel - Temporary Assignment. Hiring organization: Healthforce Healthcare LLC. URL: Key Highlights Weekly pay: $2,686 – $2,783 Contract duration: 13 weeks Shift: 12-hour shifts (3x12) Start date: 04/27/2026 Work setting: inpatient surgical services environment with a focus on cardiac cases On-call responsibilities per unit needs Certification/experience requirements: CNOR, 2 years cardiac RNFA experience Responsibilities Provide cardiac RNFA support in the operating room, including chest exposure and wound closure Independently perform vein harvesting for CABG procedures as required Assist with DaVinci robotic cases when needed (preferred but not required) Scrub and circulate complex cardiac cases, including CABG, structural heart procedures (e.g., Bentall), minimally invasive valve procedures (Mini AVR), and heart failure cases (e.g., Impella) Participate in heart transplant-related cases when applicable and maintain perioperative patient safety Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia, and perioperative team; maintain sterile technique and accurate intraoperative documentation Requirements NYS RN license (active) CNOR certification American Heart Association BLS and ACLS certifications Minimum 2 years of cardiac RNFA experience Ability to work 12-hour shifts (3x12) with on-call responsibilities as required Experience with chest exposure/closing and vein harvesting for CABG is essential Benefits and Support Dedicated recruiter and assignment support throughout the engagement Credentialing assistance to facilitate licensure and certifications Travel coordination support and guidance through the assignment process Ongoing assignment support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC during the contract Find more opportunities If you’d like to explore other openings from Healthforce Healthcare LLC, please visit 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr