Travel First Assist - $1,932 per week

Travel Nurses, Inc.; Salida (CO); On-site; USD 96,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, dental and vision coverage (1

401(k) plan

Paid onboarding requirements

Nurse referral bonus program

24/7 recruiter support

Job summary

Travel Nurses, Inc. is seeking a travel Surgical First Assistant for a travel assignment in Salida, Colorado. This opportunity is a 13-week contract with 32 hours per week and 8-hour shifts, joining a team supporting operating room teams.

The role requires 1–2 years of recent experience in surgical assisting, an active RN license (state or compact), BLS and specialty certifications. Benefits include weekly pay, day-one medical/dental/vision, 401(k), and dedicated recruiter support 24/7.

Qualifications

• Active RN license (state or compact)
• BLS and specialty-specific certifications required
• 1–2 years of recent experience in Surgical First Assistant preferred

Education

Active state or compact RN license

BLS certification

Specialty-specific certifications

Job description

Travel Nurses, Inc. is seeking a travel Surgical First Assistant for a travel job in Salida, Colorado.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Surgical First Assistant
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 01/04/2027
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 32 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel Nurses, Inc. is a nurse-founded staffing agency built on transparency and trust. We are seeking an experienced registered nurse for a travel assignment. This position is ideal for clinicians who meet distance requirements and are ready to provide excellent patient care in a rewarding environment.

The onboarding process you deserve:
Our recruiters make the travel process simple from start to finish. Before every contract, clinicians complete an engagement letter review that outlines pay packages, compliance and expectations. With a dedicated recruiter and clinical support available 24/7, you can focus on caring for patients while we handle the rest.

Qualifications

• ~One to two years of recent experience in the posted specialty
• ~Active state or compact registered nurse license
• ~Basic Life Support (BLS) and specialty-specific certifications required

Benefits

• ~Competitive compensation and stipends
• ~Day-one medical, dental and vision coverage
• ~401(k) plan
• ~Paid onboarding requirements
• ~Nurse referral bonus program
• ~Dedicated recruiter and clinical support 24/7
• ~Exclusive travel contract opportunities

Pay and compensation

Pay varies by facility and location.

Equal opportunity statement

Travel Nurses, Inc. is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion at every level.

Travel Nurses, Inc. Job ID #360362. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 32.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: CO-Scrub Tech - FIRST ASSIST

About Travel Nurses, Inc.

Travel Nurses, Inc. is a nurse-founded and operated healthcare staffing agency connecting nurses and allied health professionals with opportunities nationwide. Since 1988, we’ve grown from supporting operating room teams in the Mid-South to serving a wide range of specialties across the country.

At our core, we believe healthcare professionals are the foundation of care. That belief drives everything we do, from how we support our clinicians to how we build long-term relationships.

We are committed to making travel simple, transparent and rewarding. With clear pay packages, dedicated recruiter support and a focus on career mobility, our clinicians can move forward with confidence.

Wherever your career takes you, you’ll never go alone.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• 401k retirement plan
• Life insurance