Travel Registered Nurse First Assist Job

Overview
Registered Nurse – First Assist (RNFA) travel position in Lodi, California, in a Short Term Acute Care Hospital setting. Start date: 08/03/2026. Duration: 13 weeks. Weekly pay: $2,607–$2,809 per week. Guaranteed hours: 36 per week. Shift: 5x8 days.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,607–$2,809 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 5x8 days
- Start date: 08/03/2026
- Facility/work setting: Short Term Acute Care Hospital

Responsibilities
- Perform circulating and scrubbing duties in the operating room.
- Verbally confirm the surgical site/side before induction of anesthesia.
- Accurately perform sponge, needle, sharp, and instrument counts according to policy.
- Handle and dissect tissues in collaboration with the surgeon; clamp vessels, coagulate bleeding points, and ligate vessels.
- Suture muscle, fascia, subcutaneous tissue, and skin in collaboration with the surgeon; place drains as indicated.
- Assist with cannulation and decannulation procedures when indicated and assist with transferring the patient as needed.

Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice (California) — Required
- Completion of an RNFA program that meets AORN standards — Required
- CNOR certification — Required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor — Required
- CRNFA certification — Preferred
- Two years of perioperative nursing experience — Preferred
- Pediatric Emergency Assessment/Recognition and Status (PEARS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification — Preferred

Benefits and Support
- Dedicated, 24/7 recruiter and travel support throughout the assignment
- Guaranteed hours and ongoing assignment support
- Timely credentialing assistance and assignment management

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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.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs , allied health travel assignments , and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

Travel Nursing and Allied Health Opportunities Nationwide

Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.

• Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
• Allied health travel jobs including CT Tech, Rad Tech, PT, OT, Respiratory, and more
• Local contract and per diem opportunities
• Short-term and 13-week travel assignments

Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

What Makes Healthforce Different

We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.

• Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
• Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
• Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start
• 24/7 support while you are on assignment
• Nationwide job access across multiple specialties and care settings

We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

Built for Travel Nurses and Allied Professionals

Healthforce is designed around the needs of today’s travel healthcare workforce. We make it easier for clinicians to move quickly, stay informed, and access strong opportunities across the country.

• Quick submissions to open jobs
• Access to multiple job options at once
• Flexible assignment locations
• Ongoing support throughout your contract

Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.

Start Your Next Travel Assignment

Healthforce is actively hiring travel nurses and allied healthcare professionals for assignments nationwide.

Apply today to connect with a recruiter and explore current travel nursing and allied health job opportunities.