Travel Operating Room First Assistant RN - $3,305 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: First Assist
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/20/2026
• Duration: 18 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The Operating Room First Assistant (ORFA) registered nurse is based in Bakersfield, California. This role involves organizing and facilitating patient care during surgical procedures, functioning as a first assistant, and collaborating with the surgical team to ensure optimal outcomes. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day of employment.

Job Details:

• Location: Bakersfield, California
• Shift Schedule: 10-hour mid shift, 06:30 AM to 05:00 PM. Call schedule includes working until at least 11:00 PM at least one weekday per week and at least one continuous weekend (Friday-Monday, starting at 6:30 AM) every 6 weeks.
• Required Qualifications: Completion of an RN First Assist (RNFA) program meeting Association of perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN) standards; two years' perioperative nursing experience preferred; valid Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in California; Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant (CRNFA) certification; Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification from an approved vendor; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor; Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) certification.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience as a surgical first assistant; Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Status (PEARS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification; membership in the Association of perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN).
• Additional information: The role requires adherence to strict clinical and operational standards, including maintaining sterile fields, supporting surgical procedures, and mentoring staff. All candidates must be vaccinated as a condition of employment.

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 #1271984. 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