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: 09/07/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 10 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Operating Room First Assistant in Asheville, North Carolina. This position involves supporting surgeons during a variety of complex procedures including orthopedic trauma, neuro, spine, gynecology, robotics, vascular, pediatric, ENT, plastics, podiatry, oral maxillofacial, dental, and eye trauma. The role requires advanced surgical assistance skills and the ability to adapt to a dynamic operating room environment.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Day shift with 10-hour shifts, a minimum of 40 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Certification as CSTFA, CFA, or RNFA; appropriate educational background; able to assist with procedures in orthopedics, neuro, spine, gynecology, robotics, vascular, pediatrics, ENT, plastics, podiatry, oral maxillofacial, dental, and eye trauma; flexibility to work call when required.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience supporting surgeries involving robotic systems such as Da Vinci, Mako, or Velys Robots; familiarity with Cerner documentation system; strong teamwork and communication skills.
- Additional Information: The candidate will assist the surgical team in a high-volume operating room with advanced equipment including Da Vinci Robots, Mako, and Velys Robots. The unit has a patient ratio of 1:1, staffed with skilled professionals and modern technology. Scrubs provided; a flexible scheduling environment and supportive team culture are noteworthy.
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 #1297772. 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: Registered Nurse / Operating Room (First Assistant)
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus