Travel Registered Nurse First Assist Job

Overview
Registered Nurse – First Assist (RNFA) travel assignment in Rochester, NY. Start date: 09/14/2026 for a 17-week contract in a hospital setting. Work a 12-hour shift with 36 or 48 hours per week depending on unit needs; primarily daytime hours with some on-call responsibilities as required. Weekly pay ranges from $3,682 to $4,048 per week. This travel assignment has no guaranteed hours. The RNFA supports cardiac surgery teams, including exposure and closing duties, vein harvesting for CABG, and involvement in a range of complex cardiac cases.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $3,682 per week to $4,048 per week
- Contract duration: 17 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour shifts (36 or 48 hours per week, depending on schedule)
- Start date: 09/14/2026
- Location: Rochester, NY (hospital setting)
- Employment type: Travel - Temporary Assignment
- Primary responsibility: Cardiac surgery RNFA support with potential on-call as needed

Responsibilities
- Provide intraoperative RNFA support, including chest exposure and closing as required
- Independently perform vein harvesting for CABG procedures
- Scrub and circulate complex cardiac cases when needed; assist with DaVinci robotic cases if applicable
- Support a range of cardiac procedures, including CABGs, structural heart cases (e.g., Bentall), minimally invasive valve surgery, and heart failure cases (e.g., Impella)
- Work with heart transplant teams when applicable; participate in telemetry and postoperative care as directed
- Maintain strict sterile technique, protect patient safety, and coordinate with the surgical team and anesthesia
- Document perioperative care and ensure accurate reporting of patient status and procedure details

Requirements
- NYS Registered Nurse license (active)
- 2 years of cardiac RNFA experience
- AHA BLS certification
- AHA ACLS certification
- CNOR certification
- Telemetry competency

Benefits and Support
- Dedicated support throughout the assignment
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Credentialing assistance and onboarding coordination
- Access to Healthforce Healthcare LLC resources for ongoing travel opportunities

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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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We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

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