Travel Registered Nurse First Assist Job
Templeton, CA
Contracted
Adventist - Twin Cities
Mid Level
Step into the pivotal role of a Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) in California, Templeton, with an upcoming start date of 01/20/2026. This travel-forward opportunity places you in the surgical suite’s heartbeat, where your combined clinical expertise and precise assistance help surgeons deliver outcomes that matter. Envision guiding sterile technique, preparing the operative field, and providing hands-on support during complex procedures, all while delivering compassionate pre- and post-operative patient care. Your contributions will shorten procedure times, enhance patient safety, and elevate the standard of care across diverse cases. This role is designed for a skilled professional who thrives in collaborative environments, takes initiative, and sees every operation as a chance to improve lives while expanding horizons within a nationwide network of healthcare facilities. Alongside medical mastery, you’ll experience the pride of contributing to a team you can rely on and a career path that rewards growth, learning, and leadership.
Templeton offers a unique blend of small-town charm and access to California’s extraordinary landscapes. Nestled in San Luis Obispo County, the community provides a welcoming atmosphere, safe neighborhoods, and a strong sense of belonging, with easy access to the Paso Robles wine country, rolling hills, and outdoor recreation that makes downtime restorative. For travelers, the opportunity extends nationwide: work in various locations across the U.S., gaining exposure to different hospital cultures, surgical teams, patient populations, and equipment footprints. You’ll enjoy the stability of a robust support system while experiencing the diversity that broad clinical exposure brings. In addition to professional fulfillment, you’ll benefit from housing assistance and relocation resources designed to ease transitions, so you can focus on clinical excellence and meaningful patient encounters.
In this role you’ll be responsible for assisting surgeons during a range of procedures, maintaining sterile technique, positioning and exposure, and providing immediate intraoperative and post-anesthesia care as needed. Your scope includes reviewing patient histories, verifying consent, anticipating instrument needs, coordinating with circulating nurses, and ensuring a smooth flow of operations. You’ll play a crucial part in patient advocacy, pain management, and rapid response to intraoperative changes. The position supports professional growth through exposure to diverse specialties, opportunities for advanced certifications, and pathways toward leadership roles within the surgical services team. We emphasize continuous learning, so you’ll have access to mentorship, simulation, and targeted training that strengthens your RNFA competencies and broadens your surgical repertoire. The package also features competitive compensation and value-driven benefits, including a sign-on bonus, housing assistance, and the possibility of contract extensions that align with your career plans and lifestyle preferences. You’ll join a network that understands the demands of travel nursing and prioritizes your well-being with 24/7 support while you’re on assignment, ensuring you’re never navigating challenges alone. The arrangement is designed to accommodate flexible scheduling across weeks, with a clear framework for responsibilities, reviews, and consistent professional feedback to accelerate your growth.
Our company values empower every team member to advance their career within a supportive, collaborative culture. We champion your professional development, recognizing the unique expertise you bring to the table and investing in opportunities that expand your capabilities. You’ll work with colleagues who value integrity, communication, and respect, creating a workplace where you can thrive personally and professionally. The environment is designed to nurture confidence, resilience, and continuous improvement, so you can pursue advanced roles, leadership, and specialty certifications while maintaining balance in your personal life. We believe in transparent pathways, regular recognition of achievement, and a sense of community that extends beyond the operating room. When you join us, you become part of a mission-driven organization committed to elevating surgical care and supporting every clinician’s growth journey.
If you’re ready to impact patients’ lives through expert RNFA care, to explore California’s beauty, and to gain broad surgical exposure across the U.S., apply today. This is more than a job; it’s a pathway to professional distinction in a network that values your skill, your ambition, and your well-being. Start your journey with us and contribute to safer, more efficient surgeries while advancing toward the next stage of your career.
Hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process. Weekly pay ranges from $2,812 to $2,969, with an initial assignment in Templeton, CA, and potential extensions that align with your goals.
Templeton offers a unique blend of small-town charm and access to California’s extraordinary landscapes. Nestled in San Luis Obispo County, the community provides a welcoming atmosphere, safe neighborhoods, and a strong sense of belonging, with easy access to the Paso Robles wine country, rolling hills, and outdoor recreation that makes downtime restorative. For travelers, the opportunity extends nationwide: work in various locations across the U.S., gaining exposure to different hospital cultures, surgical teams, patient populations, and equipment footprints. You’ll enjoy the stability of a robust support system while experiencing the diversity that broad clinical exposure brings. In addition to professional fulfillment, you’ll benefit from housing assistance and relocation resources designed to ease transitions, so you can focus on clinical excellence and meaningful patient encounters.
In this role you’ll be responsible for assisting surgeons during a range of procedures, maintaining sterile technique, positioning and exposure, and providing immediate intraoperative and post-anesthesia care as needed. Your scope includes reviewing patient histories, verifying consent, anticipating instrument needs, coordinating with circulating nurses, and ensuring a smooth flow of operations. You’ll play a crucial part in patient advocacy, pain management, and rapid response to intraoperative changes. The position supports professional growth through exposure to diverse specialties, opportunities for advanced certifications, and pathways toward leadership roles within the surgical services team. We emphasize continuous learning, so you’ll have access to mentorship, simulation, and targeted training that strengthens your RNFA competencies and broadens your surgical repertoire. The package also features competitive compensation and value-driven benefits, including a sign-on bonus, housing assistance, and the possibility of contract extensions that align with your career plans and lifestyle preferences. You’ll join a network that understands the demands of travel nursing and prioritizes your well-being with 24/7 support while you’re on assignment, ensuring you’re never navigating challenges alone. The arrangement is designed to accommodate flexible scheduling across weeks, with a clear framework for responsibilities, reviews, and consistent professional feedback to accelerate your growth.
Our company values empower every team member to advance their career within a supportive, collaborative culture. We champion your professional development, recognizing the unique expertise you bring to the table and investing in opportunities that expand your capabilities. You’ll work with colleagues who value integrity, communication, and respect, creating a workplace where you can thrive personally and professionally. The environment is designed to nurture confidence, resilience, and continuous improvement, so you can pursue advanced roles, leadership, and specialty certifications while maintaining balance in your personal life. We believe in transparent pathways, regular recognition of achievement, and a sense of community that extends beyond the operating room. When you join us, you become part of a mission-driven organization committed to elevating surgical care and supporting every clinician’s growth journey.
If you’re ready to impact patients’ lives through expert RNFA care, to explore California’s beauty, and to gain broad surgical exposure across the U.S., apply today. This is more than a job; it’s a pathway to professional distinction in a network that values your skill, your ambition, and your well-being. Start your journey with us and contribute to safer, more efficient surgeries while advancing toward the next stage of your career.
Hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process. Weekly pay ranges from $2,812 to $2,969, with an initial assignment in Templeton, CA, and potential extensions that align with your goals.
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