Travel Registered Nurse First Assist Job

Overview
Registered Nurse - First Assist (RNFA) travel assignment in Templeton, CA. Start date June 15, 2026 for 13 weeks. 40 hours per week on a 4x10-hour day shift. Travel assignment in a perioperative services setting within a healthcare facility. Weekly pay range: $2,849 to $3,092 per week.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,849 – $3,092 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 4x10-hour days
- Start date: June 15, 2026
- Setting: perioperative services within a healthcare facility
- Travel assignment

Responsibilities
- Function as RNFA in perioperative care, assisting the primary surgeon during operative procedures and maintaining a safe surgical field.
- Coordinate, implement, and evaluate patient care in the perioperative period; monitor patient status pre-, intra-, and post-operatively.
- Provide direct patient care and assist with positioning, instrument handling, hemostasis, tissue handling, and wound closure as directed by the surgeon.
- Collaborate with anesthesia, circulating nurses, and the surgical team to ensure adherence to standards of care and patient safety.
- Document perioperative care, operative findings, and patient responses; ensure accurate handoffs to postoperative teams.
- Uphold professional standards of nursing practice and contribute to quality improvement initiatives within the perioperative department.

Requirements
- Active California Registered Nurse license in good standing
- RNFA (First Assist) experience in perioperative services, functioning under the direction of the primary operating surgeon
- Strong knowledge of perioperative nursing standards, patient safety, sterile technique, and instrumentation
- Ability to work a 4x10-hour day shift and travel for a temporary assignment in Templeton, CA
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills; ability to collaborate with multiple disciplines in a fast-paced perioperative setting
- Ability to obtain and maintain required credentialing and onboarding for the assignment

Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated on-assignment support
- Travel coordination and credentialing assistance
- Extension opportunities with Healthforce Healthcare LLC

Find more opportunities
If you’d like to explore other perioperative nursing roles or travel assignments, please visit Healthforce Healthcare LLC at to view additional openings and apply online.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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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.

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