Travel OR First Assist - $2,166 per week

Focus Staff is seeking a travel nurse RN First Assist for a travel nursing job in Asheville, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: First Assist
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/24/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

We currently have a client in ASHEVILLE, NC looking for a Travel RNFA - First Assist RN Registered Nurse!

Focus Staff is seeking a traveling First Assist RN to assist and work alongside a surgeon during preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care.

Contract Assignment – 13 Weeks (Temporary)
Shift: 4x10 Days

Rewards: (First Assist RN Benefits)

• Pay depends on location and experience.
• Job staffing in all 50 states
• 401K matching
• New licensing reimbursement
• We are offering a very competitive package to the right First Assist RN candidate.

Candidates need to possess phenomenal efficiency and attention to detail with a strong knowledge of procedures and patient safety. Being Compassionate and Sensitive is a prerequisite for the profession. The ideal Candidates goes a step further by being a critical thinker and fast to act with emergencies.

Requirements:

• Motivated candidates who are looking for career growth
• AHA Current Basic Life Support certification for Health Care Providers
• BSN from accredited nursing program, and proper licensure
• Excellent communication skills with the staff, physicians, patients, and families
• Certification as a First Assist RN, certification in perioperative nursing
• Operating room experience required

Work Experience: At least 2 years of experience

If you are seeking a Travel RNFA - First Assist RN Registered Nurse position in ASHEVILLE, NC and would like to work with an agency that will listen to your needs and career goals, then Focus Staff is the right place to be. We are proud of our ability to build relationships with all our healthcare professionals, whether you are seeking Travel assignments, PRN work or Permanent Placed positions.

Responsibilities:

• Assist surgeon in general and specialized surgeries
• Prepare patients for surgery
• Provide patient care and support
• Administer medications
• Practice surgical procedures such as controlling bleeding and suturing incisions, draping, providing exposure, and handling tissue
• Prepare all necessary supplies
• Position and prepare the patient on the operating table
• Monitor the patient's vital signs and heart rate
• Educate patient and family on operation and aftercare
• Perform post-operative assessments and monitoring
• Perform CPR or emergency measures if required
• All other responsibilities as needed

Job Type: Contract/Temporary/Travel
Location: ASHEVILLE, NC

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Focus Staff Job ID #a0xVt00000PfAzVIAV. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RNFA - First Assist RN Registered Nurse

About Focus Staff

Your Journey, Our Focus. Travel Confidently, Care Boldly with Focus Staff.

At Focus Staff, we're here to make your travel healthcare career rewarding, seamless, and stress-free.

Whether you're a travel nurse, therapist, or allied health professional, we take care of the details so you can focus on what you do best — caring for others. Our mission is simple: to help healthcare heroes like you thrive, no matter where your journey takes you.

With thousands of job opportunities across all 50 states, our dedicated recruiters work closely with you to match you to the right assignment, based on what matters most to you — pay, location, benefits, or career growth.

From day one, you'll enjoy premium benefits like medical coverage that bridges between assignments, 401K matching, travel and licensing reimbursements, and personalized housing support. Plus, our team is here for you 24/7, with clinical support available whenever you need guidance or backup.

At Focus Staff, we believe in making every assignment a smooth, comfortable, and empowering experience. Let's make your next adventure your best one yet.