Travel Operating Room First Assistant RN - $2,800 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN First Assist for a travel nursing job in St. Louis, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: First Assist
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The Operating Room First Assistant (RNFA) position is located in the South County area of St. Louis, Missouri. This role involves circulating and scrubbing procedures within the Endovascular Operating Room, providing direct patient care, and supporting surgical teams during vascular procedures. The position offers an opportunity to work in a well-equipped facility with a focus on vascular patients and advanced surgical interventions.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Days shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Current RN license valid in Missouri or eligible for licensure in Missouri, BLS and ACLS certifications from AHA, at least 1 year of experience as an Operating Room First Assistant (RNFA) in Endovascular OR, and experience with vascular patient care including EVAR, TCAR, TEVAR, AAA repair, and bypass procedures.
• Preferred Qualifications: Scrub experience preferred.
• Additional Information: This is a permanent position requiring scrub and circulating skills, with a focus on vascular surgeries. The RNFA will assist with tissue dissection, wound management, hemostasis, and maintaining aseptic technique. The role demands team collaboration, reliability, and the ability to work within established perioperative protocols. The assignment begins on 09/07/2026, with a 13-week duration.

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 #1283137. 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