Travel Registered Nurse First Assist Job

Overview
Registered Nurse - First Assist traveling assignment in Templeton, California. Start date: 08/17/2026. Duration: 8 weeks. Weekly pay: $2,926-$3,000 per week. Guaranteed hours: 40 per week. Shift: 3x12-hour days. Setting: Short Term Acute Care Hospital. Employment type: Travel - Temporary Assignment. Hiring organization: Healthforce Healthcare LLC.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,926-$3,000 (per week)
- Guaranteed hours: 40 per week
- Contract duration: 8 weeks
- Shift: 3x12-hour days
- Start date: 08/17/2026
- Setting: Short Term Acute Care Hospital travel assignment through Healthforce Healthcare LLC

Responsibilities
- Provide intraoperative nursing care as the First Assist, including exposure, retraction, hemostasis, tissue handling, and suturing under the surgeon's direction.
- Collaborate with the surgical team to prepare the operative environment, stage instruments, and maintain sterile technique throughout procedures.
- Monitor patient status intraoperatively, document events in the electronic health record, and communicate changes to the team.
- Assist with patient positioning, anesthesia-related needs, specimen handling, and ensuring overall patient safety during operations.
- Adhere to hospital policies, sterile processing standards, and perioperative protocols; participate in post-op transitions and documentation as required.

Requirements
- Current, active RN license in the state of assignment (California).
- Certification: BLS (Basic Life Support) required.
- Experience: At least two years of recent perioperative nursing experience in a First Assist role or equivalent surgical setting.
- Epic EHR experience required; must demonstrate prior Epic usage.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced short-term acute care environment and function within a collaborative surgical team.
- Education: not specified beyond RN licensure; must hold a valid nursing license for the assignment state.

Benefits and Support
- Guaranteed hours: 40 per week
- Weekly pay: $2,926-$3,000 (per week)
- Contract duration: 8 weeks
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support during the assignment
- Dedicated assignment support and onboarding assistance
- Access to clocked Epic workflows and backfill coordination to support continuity

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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.