Travel Registered Nurse OR Job
Registered Nurse - OR First Assist in Lodi, California. Start date: 07/06/2026 for a 13-week travel assignment with a weekly pay range of $2,288 to $2,398 per week. Guaranteed hours: 0.0. Shift: Day shift with after-hours call. Setting: Short Term Acute Care Hospital. This role requires active perioperative RN responsibilities as an OR First Assistant (RNFA) with CNOR certification required and RN licensure in the state of practice.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,288 – $2,398 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Day shift, Monday through Friday with after-hours call
- Location: Lodi, CA
- Specialty/role: OR First Assist RN; CNOR required; 1–2 years RNFA experience required
- Setting: Short Term Acute Care Hospital
Responsibilities
- Provide intraoperative nursing care as the OR First Assistant (RNFA), supporting the surgeon and maintaining sterile technique across procedures.
- Assist with exposure, tissue handling, hemostasis, suctioning, and retraction; manage instruments and implants.
- Collaborate with the surgical team to ensure patient positioning, line placement, counts, and safety checks are completed accurately.
- Document perioperative events and maintain clear communication with circulating nurses and scrub personnel.
- Participate in after-hours call coverage as assigned and assist with patient handoffs and recovery documentation.
Requirements
- Unrestricted Registered Nurse licensure in the state of practice (California)
- CNOR certification (Required)
- 1–2 years of experience as an RN First Assistant (RNFA) (Required)
- CPR/BLS certification (Required)
- Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant (CRNFA) certification (Preferred)
- Additional notes: PEARS/PALS and AORN membership preferred; CVOR experience optional
Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support available
- Dedicated assignment support throughout the contract
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance
- Potential extension 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.
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