Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

Travel RN - Operating Room - First AssistAmerican Traveler is seeking an experienced RN First Assist for a 13-week Operating Room assignment requiring CA RN licensure, CNOR and CRNFA certification, and prior travel experience.Shift: Days, 4x10 hoursHours: 40 hrs/wkStart Date: Sep 8, 2026Length: 13 weeksOpenings: 1Actual start date is typically 3-4 weeks from time the offer is received. Start dates are determined based on facility needs and credentialing requirements.DetailsAcute hospital Operating Room settingRNFA unit supporting general, gynecologic, orthopedic, and podiatric surgical casesDay shift schedule, 4x10 hours from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PMRequired to work 2 weekends per monthCall responsibilities shared with another RNFAHandles cases including laparoscopic procedures, total joint replacements, hernia repairs, and gynecologic surgeriesRequirementsActive CA RN license requiredCurrent BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications requiredCNOR and CRNFA certifications requiredMinimum 2 years of RNFA experience requiredPrevious travel nursing experience requiredSkilled in surgical first assist duties including tourniquet application, sponge/instrument counts, peripheral IV starts, and suctioning/irrigationProficient in aseptic technique and use of isolation precautions/PPEExperience with case carts, crash carts, drills, electrosurgical units, and fiber optic light sourcesAdditional InformationAssist surgeons during general, gynecologic, orthopedic, and podiatric proceduresPerform first assist responsibilities such as securing drainage systems, tissue handling, and wound closure supportWork within a trauma-level surgical environmentHoliday coverage required for New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day, with only one holiday request approved per contractMaximum RTO of 7 days per contractMust reside within a 50-mile radius to qualify for local rateLocal candidates accepted at local rateReturning travelers must have a minimum 1-year separation before reapplyingCandidates must be credentialed through the health system, requiring an application process that takes several weeks after offer acceptanceThese details are based on information provided by the facility and may include inaccuracies or be subject to updates. Please verify all details with your recruiter.Pay Overview Weekly $3,809/wk Assignment Total (13 Weeks) $49,514 Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks) $198,058 Weekly Breakdown Weekly Wages $2,563/wk Regular Hours $55.00 x 32 hours/wk = $1,760 OT Hours $100.35 x 8 hours/wk = $803 Weekly Stipends $1,246/wk Lodging $110.00 x 7 days = $770 Meals & Incidentals $68.00 x 7 days = $476 Weekly $3,809/wk In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $3,428 - $3,809. The $3,809 weekly pay listed in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range.