Travel RN First Assistant, Operating Room - $3,846 per week

MedPro Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN First Assist for a travel nursing job in Santa Maria, California. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: First Assist Discipline: RN Start Date: 09/21/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 40 hours per week Shift: 10 hours, days Employment Type: Travel MedPro Healthcare Staffing , a Joint Commission-certified staffing agency, is seeking a quality First Assistant Registered Nurse (RNFA) for a travel assignment with one of our top healthcare clients. Requirements Eighteen months of recent experience in an Acute Care Perioperative Nursing practice as both a scrub and circulating nurse Active RN License Degree from an accredited nursing program Successful completion of an RNFA program that meets AORN recommended education standards for RN First Assistant programs BLS, ACLS, CNOR Certifications Benefits Weekly pay and direct deposit Full coverage of all credentialing fees Private housing or housing allowance Group Health insurance for you and your family Company-paid life and disability insurance Travel reimbursement 401(k) matching Unlimited Referral Bonuses up to $1,000 Duties Responsibilities First Assistant Nurses offer the skills needed to provide surgical preoperative patient care management, intraoperative surgical first assisting and postoperative patient care management Assist surgeon by performing technical functions during surgery, including intra-operative retraction, homeostasis, tissue manipulation, and wound closure. Provide direct patient care as part of the perioperative role, by acting as first assistant to the surgeon during operative procedures. The First assisting nurse / RNFA will perform first assisting under the direct supervision of the primary surgeon. The RNFA will immediately communicate any patient care issues verbally to the surgeon. About Agency MedPro Healthcare Staffing is a Joint Commission certified provider of contract staffing services. Since 1983, we have placed nursing and allied travelers in top healthcare facilities nationwide. Join us today for your very own MedPro Experience®. If qualified and interested, please call for immediate consideration. MedPro Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, disability, marital status or veteran status. Key Words: Registered Nurse, RN, First Assistant, Contract Nurse, Travel Nurse, Agency RN, Travel RN, Nursing, Contract, Perioperative Nurse, RNFA *Weekly payment estimates are intended for informational purposes only and include a gross estimate of hourly wages and reimbursements for meal, incidental, and housing expenses. Your recruiter will confirm your eligibility and provide additional details. MedPro Job ID a0Fcx00000Ur1uLEAR. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: First Assistant Registered Nurse Nursing: First Assist. About MedPro Healthcare Staffing At MedPro Healthcare Staffing , we believe no one cares more for caregivers than we do. Our mission is simple: you focus on your patients, and we’ll take care of the rest. As a Joint Commission-certified leader in temporary and contract healthcare staffing since 1983, MedPro has proudly connected nursing and allied travelers with top healthcare facilities across the nation. With thousands of job opportunities available nationwide, we make it easy to find assignments that align with your goals and lifestyle. Our on-staff clinical support team—alongside a compassionate group of experienced recruiters—provides hands-on guidance every step of the way. From Day 1 medical benefits and a 401(k) plan to personalized career support, we’re committed to ensuring every professional we serve feels valued, cared for, and empowered to succeed. Guided by a CEO who is a Registered Nurse, MedPro is built on a foundation of clinical insight and genuine compassion for the caregiving community. Through The MedPro Experience® , we deliver travel assignments that are rewarding, memorable, and designed to help you DREAM big, EXPLORE often, and ACHIEVE greatness. Benefits Day 1 medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family Weekly pay and direct deposit Unlimited Referral Bonuses starting at $500 On Staff Clinical Support Team Access to nationwide travel assignments MPX Mobile app -24/7 real-time access to jobs, credentials, assignment details, and more Full coverage of all credentialing fees Private housing or housing allowance Tax Free Per Diems, Housing Stipends and Travel Reimbursements Company-paid life and disability insurance Travel reimbursement 401(k) matching Benefits Weekly pay Referral bonus Employee assistance programs