Travel Operating Room First Assistant RN - $3,485 per week (Hiring Immediately)

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN First Assist for a travel nursing job in Palm Springs, California.Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: First Assist
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/03/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Operating Room (First Assistant) Nurse Practitioner in Palm Springs, California. This position involves supporting surgical teams within the operating room setting, ensuring patient safety and procedural excellence. The role requires collaborative clinical skills in a fast-paced environment, with an emphasis on patient care and team coordination.

Job Details:

• Location: Palm Springs, California
• Schedule: Days, 10 hours shifts, with a minimum of 40 hours per week
• Start Date: 07/03/2026
• Required Qualifications: Certification as a Nurse Practitioner, with at least 1 year of experience in operating room assistance or related specialty. Valid state licensure in California.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in a high-volume surgical setting, familiarity with hospital protocols and electronic health record systems.
• Additional Information:
  • Unit type: Emergency Department (ED) and Operating Room Assistance
  • Minimum Weeks Duration: 13
  • Maximum Weeks Duration: 13
  • Patient ratio: 1:4 in the ED setting, with 27 monitors available in the department
  • Located within the hospital
  • Employee parking lot available
  • Clocking in and out is the employee's responsibility

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 #1279898. 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)

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.

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus