Travel Operating Room RN First Assistant - $3,048 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN First Assist for a travel nursing job in Templeton, California.

• Specialty: First Assist
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 04/27/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Apr 27, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN - First Assist (RNFA) for an OR position requiring a minimum of 3 years of OR experience and proficiency in orthopedic, GYN, and general surgery.

• Day shift schedule, 4x10-hour shifts, Monday through Friday, with start times of either 6:30 AM or 8:30 AM
• Operating Room setting in an acute care facility
• Surgical specialties include orthopedics, orthopedic total joint replacements, GYN, and general surgery
• One night of call required per week

• Active CA RN license required, must be unrestricted with no prior license hits
• Required certifications: BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), and CNOR
• PALS (AHA) preferred
• Completion of an approved didactic RNFA course required
• Minimum 3 years of scrub and circulate experience in an acute care OR
• Experience must include orthopedics, orthopedic total joints, GYN, and general surgery
• Recent experience required — must have worked in OR specialty within the last 3 months
• Current Professional Liability Insurance (PLI) required
• Annual surgeon review required
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program required
• Two supervisory references required: one from within the past year and one from within the past two years

• Candidate functions as a Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) across orthopedic, GYN, and general surgery cases
• RTO is limited to a maximum of 5 days — candidates exceeding this threshold will not be considered
• A completed specialty-specific skills checklist completed within the past year is required for consideration

American Traveler Job ID #P-694916. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Operating Room - First Assist

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.