Travel Registered Nurse First Assist Job

Overview
Registered Nurse – First Assist (RNFA) travel assignment in San Luis Obispo, California. Start date: 10/05/2026. Contract duration: 13 weeks. Weekly pay: 2,959–3,193 per week. Guaranteed hours: 40 per week. Shift: 5x8 days with rotating day schedules. Work setting: Short Term Acute Care Hospital with perioperative services; role focuses on perioperative patient care under the direction of the operating surgeon. This RNFA position is a travel temporary assignment managed by Healthforce Healthcare LLC.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: 2,959–3,193 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 40 hours per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 5x8 days with rotating schedules; typical day windows include 6:00–14:30, 8:30–17:00, or 10:00–18:30; call required
- Start date: 10/05/2026
- Setting: Short Term Acute Care Hospital perioperative environment; RNFA role with leadership responsibilities

Responsibilities
- Assist under the direction of the primary operating surgeon in perioperative care for surgical patients, including exposure, hemostasis, tissue handling, and instrument setup
- Function as an advanced practice RN within the operating room, coordinating and delegating perioperative care while maintaining sterile technique and patient safety
- Collaborate with the surgical team to plan, execute, and evaluate surgical cases; provide leadership and professionalism in the OR
- Ensure accurate intraoperative documentation and timely communication with the anesthesia and nursing teams; support Epic/EHR workflows as applicable
- Maintain patient privacy and dignity, adhere to standards of conduct, and contribute to a collaborative, high-quality perioperative environment
- Participate in assigned quality monitors and continuously support safety and infection control practices
- Manage call responsibilities as required (at least twice per week and every third weekend)

Requirements
- Active RN license in the state of practice (California)
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from an approved vendor
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from an approved vendor (preferred)
- Certified Nurse, Operating Room (CNOR) credential
- Completion of an approved didactic RNFA course
- Minimum 2 years scrub and circulate experience in an acute care facility
- Minimum 2 years RNFA experience; demonstrated experience in primary spine, orthopedics, and robotic surgeries
- Epic experience or strong proficiency with Epic systems
- Current professional liability insurance (PLI) and insurance documentation per facility policy

Benefits and Support
- Dedicated assignment support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support throughout the assignment
- Guaranteed hours as specified in the contract
- Realistic, assignment-based pay with weekly processing

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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.