Travel Registered Nurse First Assist Job

Overview
Registered Nurse – First Assist (RNFA) for a travel assignment in Rochester, New York. Start date: 09/14/2026. Contract length: 17 weeks. Weekly pay: $3,713–$3,967 per week. Shift: 12-hour. Assignment location: a medical setting in Rochester, NY. Guaranteed hours: none. On-call responsibilities per unit need.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $3,713–$3,967 per week
- Contract length: 17 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour
- Start date: 09/14/2026
- Travel assignment in Rochester, NY
- On-call responsibilities as required by unit needs

Responsibilities
- Provide RN First Assist duties for cardiac procedures, including chest exposure, vessel closure, and vein harvesting for CABG
- Independently harvest veins for CABG when required
- Assist with DaVinci robotic cases when needed (preferred but not required)
- Scrub and circulate complex cardiac cases (CABG, structural heart, minimally invasive valve procedures)
- Support heart transplant cases and other advanced cardiac procedures, collaborating closely with the surgical team

Requirements
- New York State RN license (active)
- CNOR certification
- BLS and ACLS certifications (American Heart Association)
- Minimum 2 years of cardiac RNFA experience
- Telemetry competency
- Ability to work in a high-acuity cardiac surgery setting during a 12-hour shift

Education
- Active RN license in New York; CNOR certification; BLS and ACLS certifications

Benefits and Support
- Assignment management and support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance
- Ongoing travel assignment support from a dedicated recruiter
- Resources to coordinate scheduling and payroll

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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.