Travel Registered Nurse First Assist Job

Overview
Registered Nurse – First Assist in Lodi, California, United States. Start date: 07/13/2026. Duration: 13 weeks. Shift: 5x8 days (8-hour days). Weekly pay: $2,864–$2,973 per week. Guaranteed hours: 0.0. Setting: hospital operating room services as a travel assignment.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,864–$2,973 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 0.0
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 5x8 days (8-hour shifts)
- Start date: 07/13/2026
- Setting: hospital operating room services

Responsibilities
- Organize and facilitate the patient’s care while in the operating room (OR).
- Coordinate the overall care of the patient between the surgeon, anesthesiologist, and room staff.
- Function as the first assistant during surgical incision, excision, and repair of pathology throughout the perioperative period on procedures with granted privileges.
- Participate in preoperative assessment and planning for selected surgical patients in collaboration with the healthcare team in the preoperative location.
- Regularly demonstrate subject matter expertise regarding medication, treatment, and patient care standards.
- Provide intraoperative patient care and OR support in accordance with perioperative policies; collaborate with the surgical team to ensure patient safety and continuity of care.

Requirements
- Active California Registered Nurse license (RN) and eligibility to practice as a first assistant under granted privileges.
- Perioperative nursing experience or prior first-assist experience preferred.
- Ability to participate in preoperative planning and intraoperative care within an operating room setting.
- Education: Nursing degree (ADN or BSN) from an accredited program.
- Demonstrated knowledge of perioperative medication and patient care standards; strong communication with surgical team and adherence to sterile technique.

Benefits and Support
- Benefits information not specified in this posting. Assignment includes dedicated support through the travel staffing team for the duration of the contract.

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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.