Travel Registered Nurse First Assist Job

HealthForce Healthcare; Templeton (CA); On-site; USD 136,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

HealthForce Healthcare is seeking an RN First Assist (RNFA) for a travel assignment in Templeton, California. Start date 11/09/2026, duration 13 weeks. Work 4x10-hour rotating shifts in a hospital perioperative department.

As an RNFA, you will provide perioperative nursing care, assist the operating surgeon, and collaborate with the perioperative team. California RN license required; perioperative experience preferred. Travel-friendly benefits and weekly pay apply.

Qualifications

• Active California RN license.
• Perioperative care experience or RNFA preferred.
• Willing to work in hospital perioperative environment on rotating 10-hour shifts.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide perioperative nursing care and assist under the direction of the primary operating surgeon in the perioperative experience.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care; coordinate, manage, provide, and delegate tasks for surgical patients.
• Adhere to established Standards of Nursing Practice and promote cooperation among the health care team.
• Represent the RNFA role with leadership and professionalism within facility policies and guidelines.
• Collaborate with the perioperative team and report to the Director of Perioperative Services as needed.

Skills

Perioperative care

RNFA experience

Rotating shifts

Communication skills

Education

RN license (California)

Job description

Overview

Registered Nurse, First Assist (RNFA) travel assignment in Templeton, California. Start date: 11/09/2026. Duration: 13 weeks. Weekly pay: $2,987–$3,191 per week. Shift: 4x10 rotating, 10-hour shifts. Setting: hospital perioperative department; travel - temporary assignment.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $2,987–$3,191 per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 4x10 rotating (10-hour shifts)
• Start date: 11/09/2026
• Work setting: perioperative care in a hospital environment
• Assignment type: travel - temporary

Responsibilities

• Provide perioperative nursing care and assist under the direction of the primary operating surgeon in the perioperative experience
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care; coordinate, manage, provide, and delegate tasks for surgical patients
• Adhere to established Standards of Nursing Practice and promote cooperation among the health care team
• Represent the RNFA role with leadership and professionalism within facility policies and guidelines
• Collaborate with the perioperative team and report to the Director of Perioperative Services as needed

Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license (California)
• Experience in perioperative care and/or as an RN First Assistant (RNFA) preferred
• Ability to work in a hospital perioperative environment and participate in rotating 10-hour shifts
• Strong communication and teamwork skills; commitment to patient safety and evidence-based practice

Benefits and Support

• 24/7 recruiter and travel support
• Dedicated assignment support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC
• Nationwide travel opportunities
• Timely payroll processing and weekly pay

PAY DISCLAIMER RULE: 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.