Travel Registered Nurse First Assist Job

Overview
Registered Nurse – First Assist (RNFA), Cardiac OR, Rochester, NY. Start date 06/08/2026 for a 13-week travel assignment with 12-hour shifts in a hospital setting. Weekly pay range: $3,274–$3,486 per week. Guaranteed hours: none. Shifts are 12 hours and primarily weekdays, with 7a–7p and 11a–11p blocks and on-call responsibilities per unit need.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $3,274–$3,486 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour days/evenings
- Start date: 06/08/2026
- Work setting: cardiac OR RNFA in a hospital environment
- On-call responsibilities per unit need

Responsibilities
- Provide cardiac RNFA support in the operating room, including chest exposure and closure
- Independently perform vein harvesting for CABG procedures
- Assist with DaVinci robotic cases and, when needed, be prepared to scrub and circulate complex cardiac cases (CABGs, structural heart, minimally invasive procedures)
- Contribute to heart transplant cases; experience in transplant is preferred but not required
- Maintain patient safety, sterile technique, instrument readiness, and effective communication with the surgical team

Requirements
- New York State RN license (RN license in NYS)
- AHA BLS and ACLS certifications
- CNOR certification
- Two (2) years of cardiac RNFA experience
- Telemetry competency

Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance
- Dedicated assignment support throughout the contract
- Nationwide assignments
- Fast credentialing
- Opportunity for extension opportunities
- Referral bonus up to $1,000

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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.