Travel Operating Room First Assistant RN - $3,235 per week

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

Specialty:

First Assist Discipline:

RN Start Date:

08/03/2026 Duration:

13 weeks 40 hours per week Shift:

8 hours, days Employment Type:

Travel Job Summary:

The operating room (First Assistant) position is based in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, and requires candidates to work in an 8-bed unit. This role involves assisting in the operating room with a focus on first assistant responsibilities. Candidates must bring their Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) license on the first day of assignment. The schedule includes 8-hour shifts, with on-call rotation at the main operating room. Candidates should be prepared to start on 07/20/2026.

Job Details:

Certifications: CNOR (Certified Perioperative Nurse), BLS (American Heart Association)

both required and must be active

Education Requirements: Bachelor of Science degree

required

Experience: Minimum of 2 years current first assist operating room experience

required

Licenses: Massachusetts RN license

must be uploaded with profile and active

Software Experience: Meditech Expanse experience highly preferred

Schedule: 8-hour shifts, 40 hours per week, with on-call responsibilities by rotation at the main operating room

Additional Requirements:

Current first assist operating room experience within the past year

Valid supervisor signed reference from within the past two years

Perm address must be included in profile

Travelers must have their own vehicle

All requested time off must be included at profile upload; requests after offer may be rescinded

Specific availability for interviews (at least two dates/times) must be uploaded to profile

No scheduling requests after the time of offer will be approved

Residing within 50 miles of the facility disqualifies potential candidates with no exceptions

Submission Instructions:

Profiles will not be presented without two specific interview dates/times

All scheduling requests must be made at the time of submission

Include the perm address in profile

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: 2026-07-08 Cross Country Job ID #1270644. Pay package is based on 8 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