Travel Registered Nurse First Assist Job

Registered Nurse – First Assist (RNFA) travel assignment in San Luis Obispo, California. Start date: 10/05/2026. Contract duration: 13 weeks. Weekly pay: 2,959-3,193 per week. Guaranteed hours: 40 per week. Shift: 5x8 days with rotating day schedules. Work setting: Short Term Acute Care Hospital with perioperative services; role focuses on perioperative patient care under the direction of the operating surgeon. This RNFA position is a travel temporary assignment managed by Healthforce Healthcare LLC. Key Highlights Weekly pay: 2,959-3,193 per week Guaranteed hours: 40 hours per week Contract duration: 13 weeks Shift: 5x8 days with rotating schedules; typical day windows include 6:00-14:30, 8:30-17:00, or 10:00-18:30; call required Start date: 10/05/2026 Setting: Short Term Acute Care Hospital perioperative environment; RNFA role with leadership responsibilities Responsibilities Assist under the direction of the primary operating surgeon in perioperative care for surgical patients, including exposure, hemostasis, tissue handling, and instrument setup Function as an advanced practice RN within the operating room, coordinating and delegating perioperative care while maintaining sterile technique and patient safety Collaborate with the surgical team to plan, execute, and evaluate surgical cases; provide leadership and professionalism in the OR Ensure accurate intraoperative documentation and timely communication with the anesthesia and nursing teams; support Epic/EHR workflows as applicable Maintain patient privacy and dignity, adhere to standards of conduct, and contribute to a collaborative, high-quality perioperative environment Participate in assigned quality monitors and continuously support safety and infection control practices Manage call responsibilities as required (at least twice per week and every third weekend) Requirements Active RN license in the state of practice (California) Graduate of an accredited school of nursing Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from an approved vendor Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from an approved vendor (preferred) Certified Nurse, Operating Room (CNOR) credential Completion of an approved didactic RNFA course Minimum 2 years scrub and circulate experience in an acute care facility Minimum 2 years RNFA experience; demonstrated experience in primary spine, orthopedics, and robotic surgeries Epic experience or strong proficiency with Epic systems Current professional liability insurance (PLI) and insurance documentation per facility policy Benefits and Support Dedicated assignment support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC 24/7 recruiter and travel support throughout the assignment Guaranteed hours as specified in the contract Realistic, assignment-based pay with weekly processing

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