Travel Nurse RN - Registered Nurse First Assistant - $2,376 to $2,466 per week in Mauston, WI

Registered Nurse (RN) | Registered Nurse First Assistant
Location: Mauston, WI
Agency: Empower Professionals Inc.
Pay: $2,376 to $2,466 per week
Shift Information: Days
Contract Duration: 6 Weeks
Start Date: 11/2/2026

About the Position

Registered Nurse – RNFA - Registered Nurse First Assistant – 7:00 AM–5:30 PM – Relocation Candidates Welcome Location: Mauston, WI Duration: 6 Weeks Specialty: RNFA - Registered Nurse First Assistant Shift Time: 7:00 AM–5:30 PM Guaranteed Hours: 36 Hours/Week Start: 11/2/2026 We are seeking an experienced RNFA Registered Nurse to join a healthcare facility in Mauston, WI and provide skilled surgical first assisting across a range of operative procedures. This role demands a highly proficient clinician who can collaborate closely with the surgical team to ensure optimal patient outcomes and procedural efficiency. You will play a vital role in delivering safe, high-quality perioperative care throughout the full continuum of the surgical experience. Key Responsibilities • Serve as first assistant to the surgeon during operative procedures, including tissue handling, hemostasis, and wound closure • Perform preoperative patient assessments and contribute to individualized surgical care planning • Assist with exposure, retraction, and suturing techniques to facilitate efficient surgical workflow • Monitor and maintain the sterile field throughout all phases of the surgical procedure • Collaborate with the circulating nurse, scrub technician, and anesthesia team to ensure seamless intraoperative communication • Provide postoperative wound assessment and patient education regarding surgical care and recovery • Document intraoperative nursing care and first assistant activities accurately in the medical record ✅ Requirements • Active WI or Compact RN license • BLS, RNFA certifications • 0+ years of RNFA - Registered Nurse First Assistant experience • Current CNOR certification required; CRNFA certification strongly preferred Pay Pay range: $2,376 to $2,466 per week. Travel RNFA RN package: up to $2,466/week (36 hours) = $37/hour taxable + up to $1,134/week in travel reimbursements if eligible under IRS tax-home and expense rules. Local package: $66/hour fully taxable ($2,376/week for 36 hours). Overtime paid in accordance with applicable wage-and-hour laws and the assignment agreement. Actual compensation varies based on hours worked, assignment terms and travel reimbursement eligibility.

Requirements

Active WI or Compact RN license BLS, RNFA certifications 0+ years of RNFA - Registered Nurse First Assistant experience Current CNOR certification required; CRNFA certification strongly preferred