Travel Nurse RN - First Assist - $2,773 per week

Slate Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN First Assist for a travel nursing job in Lodi, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: First Assist
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Description

As an OR RN First Assist, you will work primarily in the operating room, providing critical support to surgeons during procedures. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include assisting with surgical operations, managing patient care pre- and post-operation, and ensuring a sterile environment. This role requires strong teamwork and communication skills, as well as a commitment to patient safety. You will work day shifts, with occasional on-call duties. This position is ideal for experienced RNs looking to specialize further in the surgical field.

Highlights

• 3x12 day shifts for work-life balance
• Collaborative and supportive surgical team
• Competitive pay with meal and lodging stipends

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice: Required
• Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) certification: Required
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
• Association of perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN) membership: Preferred
• Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant (CRNFA) certification in the state of practice: Preferred
• Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Status (PEARS)/Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Preferred
• MinExperienceRequired: 1-2 years of experience as an RNFA

Slate Healthcare Job ID #e3730691-14dc-4861-844f-0ad042a6120a. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

About Slate Healthcare

Slate Healthcare is a premier travel healthcare staffing agency, connecting healthcare professionals with thousands of opportunities at top-tier hospitals and facilities across the country.

We're committed to supporting nurses and allied health professionals in building stable, fulfilling careers—while embracing the freedom and excitement that comes with travel. Our goal is simple: to offer flexibility, competitive pay, and personalized placements that align with each clinician's lifestyle and career goals.

At Slate, we empower our professionals to choose when and where they work, while ensuring they receive the highest compensation possible—because we believe that exceptional care starts with empowered caregivers.