Travel Operating Room First Assistant RN - $3,570 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN First Assist for a travel nursing job in Orange, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: First Assist
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/03/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Operating Room (First Assistant) Location: Not specified. This position involves providing specialized surgical assistance in various procedures including robotics, bariatric, general, colorectal, orthopedic/spinal, vascular, urology, and gynecology. The role requires proficiency in scrub and circulating duties, with a focus on supporting a busy surgical unit.

Job Details

• Certifications, Education, and Experience: BLS certification; 0 years of experience required; valid state license with a compact license preferred; minimum one year of scrub and circulating experience as an RN in the operating room.
• Schedule: Day shift, 10 hours per shift, minimum 40 hours per week.
• Responsibilities: Assist in surgical procedures across multiple specialties, ensure proper preparation of the operating area, and maintain sterile techniques.
• Additional Requirements: Candidates must be proficient in robotics, bariatric, general, colorectal, orthopedic/spinal, vascular, urology, and gynecology surgeries.
• Special Procedures: Participation in kidney call rotation during evenings, weekends, and holidays, with specific scheduled hours.
• Credentials: Must include two references covering at least one year during the compliance process, with specific experience and licensing documentation.
• Other Notes: Travelers may be expected to float between nearby facilities; refusal to float may impact employment. A response is required regarding previous employment at a similar facility.

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 #1328958. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40.0 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