Travel Operating Room First Assistant RN - $3,470 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN First Assist for a travel nursing job in Lakeport, California. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: First Assist Discipline: RN Start Date: 09/21/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 40 hours per week Shift: 10 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Operating Room (First Assistant) at a healthcare facility in an unspecified location. This position involves providing advanced surgical assistance in a busy operating room environment, supporting a variety of complex procedures. The role requires credentialing through the organization and adherence to established clinical protocols. Job Details Certifications/Education: California Registered Nurse (RN) license, BLS, ACLS, PALS, CNOR, and CRNFA required. Experience Requirements: At least 2 years of recent operating room experience as a First Assistant. Schedule: Days shift, 10 hours per shift, minimum of 40 hours per week. Required Qualifications: California RN license, BLS, ACLS, PALS, CNOR, CRNFA certifications, at least 2 years of experience in operating room assisting. Familiarity with procedures including abdominal hysterectomy, appendectomy, cholecystectomy, total hip and knee replacements, and laparoscopic surgeries. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment supporting surgical teams in a medium census setting (8-12 patients daily). Will split call with other RNFA, with weekend shifts included. Additional Information: The role involves assisting during a variety of surgical procedures, maintaining aseptic technique, counting sponges and related items, applying tourniquets, and managing surgical instrumentation and equipment. Candidates must complete onboarding Labs within 3-5 days of contract signing and submit all compliance documents 10 days prior to the start date. 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: 2026-08-29 Cross Country Job ID 1282608. 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