Travel Registered Nurse First Assist Job

Overview
Registered Nurse - First Assist (RNFA) with Da Vinci robotic experience needed for a hospital-based travel assignment in Rochester, NY. Start date: 09/14/2026 for a 17-week assignment with 12-hour shifts. Weekly pay range: $3,094-$3,158 per week. Guaranteed hours: 0.0. This travel opportunity requires CNOR certification and completion of an RNFA program, with robotic Da Vinci experience preferred. Monday-Friday day shifts with on-call responsibilities as needed; no weekends or holidays per unit requirements.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $3,094-$3,158 per week
- Duration: 17 weeks
- Start date: 09/14/2026
- Shift: 12-hour shifts
- Schedule: Monday-Friday days with on-call up to 11 pm; no weekends/holidays per unit need
- Setting: Hospital-based operating room requiring RNFA and Da Vinci robotics experience

Responsibilities
- Serve as the RN First Assistant in the operating room, collaborating with the surgeon to perform robotic Da Vinci procedures and ensure patient safety and optimal outcomes.
- Provide RNFA duties in collaboration with the surgical team; scrub and circulate as needed, with proficiency in perioperative nursing practice.
- Support a range of robotic procedures (urology, gynecology, colorectal, surgical oncology, thoracic, and general surgery) as required by the unit.
- Maintain sterile technique, instrument counts, and appropriate intraoperative communication; document perioperative care and patient status accurately.
- Work within CNOR standards and RNFA scope, transitioning between RNFA duties and traditional OR RN roles as assigned.
- Adhere to unit-specific on-call expectations (up to 11 pm) and the Monday-Friday daytime schedule; no weekend or holiday coverage unless unit needs dictate.

Requirements
- NY Registered Nurse license (active) required
- CNOR certification required
- Completion of an accredited RN First Assistant program
- Da Vinci robotic experience required; experience with robotic urology, gynecology, colorectal, surgical oncology, thoracic, or general surgery preferred
- BLS certification required; ACLS preferred
- Minimum of two years OR experience; trauma center OR experience preferred
- Ability to scrub and circulate; able to work effectively in a perioperative team environment
- Eligible to work in a hospital operating room setting and meet unit-specific on-call requirements

Education
- NY RN licensure
- CNOR certification
- Completion of an accredited RN First Assistant program
- Da Vinci robotics training/experience

Benefits and Support
- Dedicated travel nurse recruiter and ongoing assignment support
- 24/7 travel support during the assignment
- Access to travel-friendly onboarding and credentialing guidance
- Nationwide assignment opportunities beyond the current opening
- Competitive weekly pay and assistance with logistics as available through the program

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PAY DISCLAIMER
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.

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

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

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

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

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