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: 10/05/2026
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 direct support in surgical procedures within a busy perioperative environment. The role requires adherence to facility protocols, clinical excellence, and strong communication skills to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Job Details:
Schedule: Days shift, 10 hours per day, with a minimum of 40 hours per week.
Required Qualifications: 2 years of current experience in operating room settings, BSN degree, active Massachusetts Registered Nurse license uploaded with profile, active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR) certification, Meditech Expanse experience highly preferred, Massachusetts license must be included in the profile, and candidate must have their own vehicle for this need.
Preferred Qualifications: Not specified.
Float: Float rotation may be required.
Additional Information: The facility has unit size of 8 beds. Dress code requires facility-provided scrubs. Any requested time off during the assignment must be noted and verified at upload; RTO requests after upload will not be approved. Requests for more than 5 days of RTO will not be accepted. Orientation is 8 hours non-billable. Call responsibilities include rotating on-call shifts, with holiday coverage if needed. All scheduling requests are to be made at the time of submission; facility will not approve requests at or after the time of an offer.
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
Posted Date: 2026-08-11
Cross Country Job ID #1287050. 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
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
Numbers & Facts
Location
Pittsfield, MA
Skills
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Clinical Facilitiesunmatched
Clinical Practices/Protocolsunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
MEDITECHunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Nursing Credentialsunmatched
On Callunmatched
Operating Room Nursingunmatched
Perioperative Nursingunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Registered Training Organisation (RTO)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Surgical Proceduresunmatched
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