Travel Nurse RN - First Assist - $2,225 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN First Assist for a travel nursing job in Asheville, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: First Assist
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/31/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
A Certified First Surgical Assistant position is available in Asheville, North Carolina, within a busy operating room environment. The role involves supporting surgeons during a variety of surgical procedures, including orthopedic trauma, neuro, spine, gynecology, general surgery, robotics, and vascular operations. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day. This is a full-time position scheduled for days, with a minimum of 40 hours per week.

Job Details:

• Location: Asheville, North Carolina
• Certifications: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST), Certified First Assistant (CFA), RN First Assistant (RNFA)
• Schedule: 8-hour shifts, minimum of 40 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Certifications listed above, relevant clinical experience, current licensure, and ability to assist on orthopedic trauma, spine, neuro, gynecology, robotics, and vascular surgeries
• Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge and skills to assist surgeons during a broad range of procedures, experience with Da Vinci Robots, Mako, and Velys Robots, familiarity with Cerner documentation system
• Additional Information: Unit staffing includes secretaries and technicians; standard OR equipment with advanced robotic technology; flexible scheduling with call requirements; patient experience standards apply.
• Position Type: Full-time, days only; one position available.

Benefits:
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job ID #1278248. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Operating Room (First Assistant)

About Cross Country Nurses

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus