Step into a pivotal role as a Registered Nurse, First Assist, where surgical excellence meets patient-centered care in Rochester, New York. In this specialized travel assignment, you will partner with seasoned surgeons and high-caliber teams to guide procedures from prep through closure, shaping outcomes that families will remember for a lifetime. Your expertise will help refine precision, streamline workflows, and elevate perioperative standards in a fast-paced operating room. Begin on 04/13/2026 for a weeks-long engagement designed to align with the rhythms of the OR and the needs of our hospital partners. Beyond the case load, imagine discovering upstate New York’s beauty—the Genesee River trails, lakefront promenades, vibrant fall colors, and a culture-rich city scene that blends history with modern innovation.
Rochester offers a thriving medical community and a high quality of life, with access to robust professional networks, evidence-based practice, and ongoing learning opportunities. You’ll work alongside leaders in perioperative care, benefiting from continuing education, simulation resources, and collaborative nursing leadership. If you crave variety, this role also opens opportunities to continue a dynamic travel nursing journey across diverse U.S. locations, expanding your clinical repertoire while aligning with a supportive agency that prioritizes your goals and well-being.
As a RN First Assist, your role centers on both operative support and patient advocacy. Key responsibilities include assisting surgeons during procedures across multiple specialties, maintaining sterile technique, handling instrumentation, retractors, suction, and hemostasis, and ensuring accurate surgical counts with the circulating nurse. You’ll monitor the patient’s status intraoperatively, respond to changes, and document meticulously to support post-operative care. The position offers professional growth through exposure to varied case mixes and the chance to advance skill sets in cardiothoracic, orthopedics, general, and complex reconstruction workflows. You’ll enjoy competitive benefits that reflect your expertise, including a sign-on bonus, housing assistance, and the potential for contract extensions that deepen your specialty proficiency. The schedule supports flexibility in pursuit of excellence while acknowledging that guaranteed hours are not specified, allowing you to tailor assignments to your personal and professional priorities. Weekly pay ranges from $2,259 to $2,342, delivering reliable compensation aligned with the high responsibilities of the role.
This opportunity emphasizes comprehensive support designed with traveling professionals in mind. You’ll have 24/7 assistance from dedicated travel coordinators and clinical support teams, ensuring seamless logistics, timely credentialing, and rapid resolution of any travel hurdles. Our program prioritizes a smooth onboarding, ongoing mentorship, and a collaborative culture where questions are welcomed and expertise is celebrated. You’ll operate within a framework that protects you as the expert in the room, while providing the resources you need to perform at your best, day in and day out. In addition to clinical autonomy, you’ll receive structured development opportunities, including targeted trainings, skill refreshers, and access to advanced practice pathways that align with your evolving career ambitions.
At the core, this company is built on empowering its staff through clear pathways for advancement and a consistently supportive work environment. We value resilience, integrity, and teamwork, fostering a culture where your voice informs practice standards and your growth is a shared priority. You’ll join a network that champions professional development, recognizes contributions, and builds lasting relationships with colleagues across hospitals and regions. Whether you’re seeking leadership exposure, specialty certification support, or mentorship that accelerates your trajectory, this is a place where ambition meets opportunity.
Ready to elevate your impact as an RN First Assist and transform surgical care across diverse settings? Apply now to join a company that prioritizes your development, values your contributions, and stands beside you every step of the way. Start your journey on 04/13/2026 and bring your expertise to Rochester’s ORs while embracing the adventures of travel nursing, meaningful mentorship, and lasting professional relationships.
Note: The hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed 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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