Travel Registered Nurse First Assist Job

Overview
Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) - First Assist specialty in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Travel - temporary assignment starting 08/03/2026 for a weeks-long duration in an outpatient surgery center setting. Weekly pay ranges from $2,403 to $2,508 per week. Guaranteed hours: not guaranteed. Shift: 3x12-hour Day shifts. The assignment focuses on ambulatory surgery duties with float coverage to the main operating room as needed.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,403-$2,508 per week
- Contract duration: Weeks (travel assignment)
- Shift: 3x12-hour Day shifts
- Start date: 08/03/2026
- Setting: Outpatient surgery center with cross-site coverage to the main operating room as needed
- On-call: As needed

Responsibilities
- Provide RN First Assistant coverage during outpatient surgical procedures, supporting the surgeon with exposure, retraction, suction, and hemostasis
- Maintain and manage the sterile field, assist with instrument counts, and aid in intraoperative wound closure as directed
- Prepare the patient and operative field, including positioning and draping, and assist with intraoperative care and safety
- Collaborate with the surgical team, observing for safety and quality, and coordinate with circulating staff and anesthesia as required
- Float to the main operating room as needed and participate in preoperative and postoperative handoffs and documentation to ensure continuity of care

Requirements
- MA RN license required; conditional/temporary MA licensure acceptable
- Certifications: CNOR, ACLS, BLS
- Experience: Minimum 3+ years as an RN First Assistant; ambulatory surgery/ASC experience preferred
- Vaccination: COVID-19 vaccination with booster required; no exemptions
- Submission requirements: SSN and Date of Birth required
- Local candidate radius: within 50 miles of the assignment location

Benefits and Support
- Dedicated recruiter and travel support throughout the assignment
- 24/7 on-call travel support for credentialing and logistics
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance
- Assignment-specific orientation and resources
- Weekly pay processed per week with clear compensation

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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.

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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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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.

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