Travel Registered Nurse First Assist Job

San Luis Obispo, CA
Contracted
Adventist Health- Sierra Vista
Mid Level
Overview
RNFA (Perioperative Services) travel assignment in a home healthcare - hospice setting located in San Luis Obispo, California. Start date: 04/20/2026. Duration: 13 weeks. Weekly pay: $2,878-$3,031. Shift: Rotating 8-hour shifts (approximately 40 hours per week). This is a travel - temporary assignment.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,878-$3,031 per week
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Start date: 04/20/2026
- Shift: Rotating 8-hour shifts (about 40 hours/week)
- Setting: Home healthcare - hospice
- Travel assignment with Healthforce Healthcare LLC

Responsibilities
- Assist surgeons and anesthesiologists during operative procedures as the surgical first assistant
- Coordinate flow of equipment, supplies, and staff to support the procedure
- Maintain patient safety throughout the perioperative phase and monitor for changes in status
- Participate in patient care planning, assessment, and nursing treatment related to perioperative care
- Document intraoperative events and support handoffs to postoperative care
- Maintain sterile technique, instrument counts, and readiness of the operative field

Requirements
- Active RN license in California
- RNFA certification or documented perioperative nursing experience
- Ability to work in a perioperative and home healthcare - hospice environment
- Strong patient safety focus and teamwork skills
- Willingness to work rotating 8-hour shifts and travel as assigned

Benefits and Support
- Dedicated recruiter and travel support throughout the assignment
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance
- On-call and on-site support during the assignment
- Access to nationwide travel opportunities through the group

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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.

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