Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN First Assist for a travel nursing job in Pittsfield, Massachusetts.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: First Assist
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/17/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 10 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Operating Room First Assistant in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. This position involves providing perioperative support in a busy 8-bed unit, with an emphasis on assisting during surgical procedures. The role requires adherence to facility protocol and collaboration with the surgical team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Job Details
- Schedule: Days shift, 10 hours per day, with a minimum of 40 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) license, at least 2 years of recent OR First Assist experience, active American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, active Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR) certification, and Meditech Expanse experience highly preferred.
- Certifications: CNOR, BLS (AHA).
- Location Requirements: Must include a permanent address in profile; candidate must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; drivers license and own vehicle required.
- Schedule details and scheduling requests must be submitted at the time of application; requests after offer may be rescinded.
- Travel Nurse profile must include two specific interview times of availability, clear voicemail, and RTO (related to time off) requests listed at submission.
- The candidate should be available to start on 08/10/2026, with no more than 5 days of RTO requested.
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 #1287050. 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