Travel Registered Nurse First Assist Job in Atascadero, CA

Step into a pivotal role as a Registered Nurse—First Assist in California’s Central Coast, where surgical precision meets compassionate leadership. This travel opportunity invites you to bring advanced first-assist expertise to the operating room, collaborating with skilled surgeons to optimize outcomes and patient recovery. Picture yourself guiding complex procedures, ensuring sterility, managing critical perioperative care, and mentoring newer team members as you elevate your practice. Your impact goes beyond the OR: you’ll contribute to safer surgeries, smoother recoveries, and happier patients and families. And when you step off duty, you’ll discover a state famed for its coastline, friendly communities, and vibrant wine country—from the rolling hills around Templeton and Paso Robles to nearby beaches at Pismo and Morro Bay, offering weekend escapes and memorable adventures amid sun-kissed beaches, scenic drives, and world-class dining. Templeton sits in the heart of California’s Central Coast, a welcoming hub that blends small-town warmth with easy access to the broader regional treasures. Working here gives you the benefit of a community that values teamwork, education, and professional growth, with proximity to Paso Robles’ renowned vineyards and outdoor recreation. The location rewards your downtime with opportunities to explore wine country, coastal day trips, farmers markets, and hiking among serene landscapes. For those who crave variety, there is also the potential to engage across other locations in the U.S., expanding your professional network and exposing you to diverse surgical programs, patient populations, and hospital cultures. Enjoy a mild climate suitable for year-round activities, a supportive local infrastructure, and a welcoming community that understands the demands and rewards of travel nursing. And because this assignment begins 03/16/2026, you can plan ahead to balance personal plans with a focused, mission-driven professional experience. In this First Assist RN role, you’ll partner with surgeons and anesthesia teams to anticipate needs, facilitate efficient surgical flow, and uphold the highest standards of patient safety. Core responsibilities include scrub-to-suture assistance, exposure management, instrument handling, hemostasis support, wound closure, and immediate patient assessment in the perioperative window. You’ll document intraoperative events, ensure adherence to sterile technique, and participate in post-anesthesia handoffs. The position promises ongoing professional growth: you’ll refine complex technical skills, gain exposure to a broad range of surgical specialties, and expand your leadership capabilities by guiding circulator-nurse collaboration and mentoring developing staff. Our program supports career advancement through access to continuing education allowances, mentorship from experienced surgical teams, and opportunities to extend engagement if you choose to deepen your commitment with the facility or the broader network. Compensation and benefits are designed to recognize your expertise and the realities of travel nursing. Weekly pay ranges from $2,947 to $3,082, reflecting the specialized skills you bring as a First Assist RN. This is a weeks-long assignment with no guaranteed hours, giving you flexibility to tailor your schedule while pursuing meaningful, hands-on surgical work. In addition to competitive pay, you can expect housing assistance to ease logistics during your assignment, ensuring you have a comfortable home-base whenever you’re not in the OR. You’ll also have access to a transparent bonus structure and extension opportunities, so the partnership can evolve into longer-term placements if you and the facilities align on goals and outcomes. Our 24/7 support line accompanies you as you travel, offering immediate help for any situation—from housing or credentialing questions to travel logistics and clinical support—so you’re never navigating challenges alone. The company values you as a professional and person. We’re committed to empowering your career through a supportive environment that prioritizes safety, education, and advancement. You’ll find a culture that respects your expertise, provides resources for skill enhancement, and encourages collaboration across departments and sites. This is more than a job—it’s a pathway to expanding your clinical footprint, broadening your professional network, and building enduring expertise as a surgical first assistant in diverse settings. The focus is on your development as much as on patient outcomes, with system-wide support designed to help you achieve your fullest potential and long-term success. Ready to take the next step? If you’re a dedicated RN with First Assist experience seeking a dynamic Central Coast assignment starting mid-March 2026, we want to hear from you. Apply now to join a company that values your contributions, champions your growth, and delivers the resources you need to thrive while you make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients. Please note: hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and the number of guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process. This is your opportunity to embark on a rewarding journey, balancing clinical excellence, personal exploration of California’s beautiful coastline and countryside, and a career that respects and promotes your professional development.Privacy & Consent By applying, you agree to TLC Healthforce's Privacy Policy and consent to receive job-related text messages; message/data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out. About TLC Nursing TLC Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency pairing Nursing and Allied Health professionals with high-quality travel and local contracts across the U.S. ShiftShield™ – Traveler Protection ShiftShield™ protects travelers from preventable facility-driven cancellations and ensures fair compensation for schedule disruptions. Why Travelers Choose TLC Competitive weekly pay Fast credentialing 24/7 recruiter & clinical support Nationwide assignments Referral Bonus Earn up to $1,000 per referral — no employment required. 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