Travel Registered Nurse First Assist Job

Overview
Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) – Perioperative Services needed for a travel assignment in Templeton, California. Start date: 08/17/2026. Duration: 8 weeks. Weekly pay: $3,593–$3,744 per week. Shifts: 8-hour rotating (5x8 rotating), totaling 40 hours per week. This role focuses on perioperative care with Epic as the electronic medical record system, supporting the surgical team in a fast-paced operative environment. The assignment is travel-based, temporary in nature, and requires collaboration with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and perioperative staff.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $3,593–$3,744 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 0
- Contract duration: 8 weeks
- Shift: 8-hour rotating shifts (5x8 rotating), 40 hours per week
- Start date: 08/17/2026
- Setting: Perioperative services with Epic EMR proficiency

Responsibilities
- Provide RNFA scope of practice during operative cases under the guidance of the surgeon, assisting with exposure, tissue handling, hemostasis, and wound closure.
- Maintain strict sterile technique, instrument counts, and aseptic standards; ensure proper setup and readiness of all surgical supplies and equipment.
- Support patient positioning, operative field exposure, suction, retractors, and other intraoperative tasks to optimize safety and efficiency.
- Monitor patient status intraoperatively, collaborate closely with anesthesia and circulating staff to respond to any changes in patient condition.
- Document intraoperative care, implants, implants placement, and perioperative events in the electronic medical record (Epic) with accuracy and timeliness.
- Ensure compliance with safety, infection prevention, regulatory requirements, and hospital policies throughout the perioperative process.

Requirements
- Active RN license required (state-specific licensure or equivalent as applicable to practice location).
- RNFA certification or perioperative nursing experience with demonstrated competency in intraoperative care preferred.
- Perioperative or surgical services experience strongly preferred.
- Proficiency with electronic medical records, with Epic experience preferred.
- Ability to work 8-hour rotating shifts and participate in a travel assignment as described.

Benefits and Support
- Travel assignment support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC
- Credentialing assistance to facilitate onboarding
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support during the assignment
- Onboarding and Epic EMR training to support a smooth start
- Dedicated support throughout the assignment lifecycle
- Access to additional opportunities posted by Healthforce Healthcare LLC

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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.

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.

Travel Nursing and Allied Health Opportunities Nationwide

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

• Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
• Allied health travel jobs including CT Tech, Rad Tech, PT, OT, Respiratory, and more
• Local contract and per diem opportunities
• Short-term and 13-week travel assignments

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

What Makes Healthforce Different

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

• Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
• Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
• Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start
• 24/7 support while you are on assignment
• Nationwide job access across multiple specialties and care settings

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

Built for Travel Nurses and Allied Professionals

Healthforce is designed around the needs of today’s travel healthcare workforce. We make it easier for clinicians to move quickly, stay informed, and access strong opportunities across the country.

• Quick submissions to open jobs
• Access to multiple job options at once
• Flexible assignment locations
• Ongoing support throughout your contract

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.

Start Your Next Travel Assignment

Healthforce is actively hiring travel nurses and allied healthcare professionals for assignments nationwide.

Apply today to connect with a recruiter and explore current travel nursing and allied health job opportunities.