Travel Registered Nurse First Assist Job

Overview
Registered Nurse - First Assist travel assignment in San Luis Obispo, California. Start date October 5, 2026. Estimated duration 13 weeks. Weekly pay range $3,047–$3,161. Guaranteed hours 36 per week. Shift: 5x8 days. This assignment is in a short-term acute care hospital setting and is travel-temporary in nature.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $3,047–$3,161 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 5x8 days
- Start date: October 5, 2026
- Travel assignment in a short-term acute care hospital

Responsibilities
- Provide professional perioperative nursing care, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care before, during, and after surgery.
- Perform the RN First Assistant (RNFA) role under the direction of the surgeon, assisting with perioperative patient care and leadership in the operating room.
- Maintain sterile technique, manage instrument counts, and ensure patient safety, privacy, and comfort throughout the surgical experience.
- Document perioperative care clearly and concisely; deliver accurate handoffs and contribute to post-operative care planning.
- Collaborate with surgeons, nurses, and other team members; participate in on-call rotation and ensure readiness for spine, orthopedics, and robot-assisted procedures.

Requirements
- Current RN license in the state of practice (California)
- Completion of an approved didactic RNFA course or credentialed RNFA program
- Minimum 3 years scrub and circulator experience in an acute care facility
- Minimum 2 years RNFA experience; willingness to function in the RNFA role
- ACLS and BLS certifications required; PALS preferred; CNOR preferred
- Epic experience; current professional liability insurance

Benefits and Support
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Weekly pay: $3,047–$3,161
- 13-week assignment duration
- Travel assignment in a short-term acute care setting
- On-call requirement: rotation with scheduled call (twice per week and every third weekend)
- Dedicated clinical and recruiter support throughout the assignment

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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.