Travel Nurse RN - First Assist - $3,315 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
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Operating Room (First Assistant) in a healthcare facility located in the area. This position involves providing advanced surgical assistance across multiple specialties, including robotics, bariatrics, general, colorectal, orthopedics/spine, vascular, urology, and gynecology. The role requires proficient scrub and circulating experience to ensure smooth operative procedures.

Job Details

• Certifications and Qualifications: BLS certification; minimum of 1 year of scrub and circulating experience as an RN in the operating room; valid state license (compact license required).
• Schedule: 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week, starting on 11/03/2026 and ending on 02/02/2027.
• Responsibilities: Assist in a variety of surgical procedures, provide support in robotics, bariatrics, general, colorectal, ortho/spine, vascular, urology, and gynecology surgeries. Proficiency in counting sponges and related items with circulating nurse required.
• Call Requirements: Kidney call rotation Monday through Friday 1800-0600; kidney call rotation Saturday and Sunday 24 hours 0600-0600; Saturday and Sunday general call rotation 0700-1700; holiday general call rotation 0700-1700.
• Additional Details: Must be proficient in multiple surgical specialties and have at least 1 year of scrub and circulating RN experience in the operating room. Candidates should be flexible to work scheduled shifts and rotations as outlined.
• Submission Requirements: Must include responses to specific scheduling and employment history questions during submittal, along with two recent references covering at least one year within the last three years.

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 #1328956. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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