Travel Operating Room First Assistant RN - $3,165 per week (Hiring Immediately)

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

• Specialty: First Assist
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/06/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The Operating Room (First Assistant) in Asheville, North Carolina, is a high-acuity perioperative position requiring critical care experience. Candidates must bring their valid license on the first day of employment. This role involves assisting with procedures in a fast-paced surgical environment, primarily scheduled Monday through Friday from 5:00 AM to 1:30 PM.

Job Details:

• Location: Asheville, NC
• Address: 509 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801
• Specialty: Operating Room (First Assistant)
• Shift: Days, 8 hours per day, minimum of 40 hours per week, scheduled Monday through Friday from 5:00 AM to 1:30 PM
• Required Qualifications: Certifications in BLS and ACLS; large-bore IV starts, medication administration, skin assessment, assist with arterial line, central line, and epidural placement; experience in critical care is a must; previous Preoperative experience is a plus; ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-acuity patient environment; excellent documentation and communication skills; strong critical thinking skills; proficiency in Cerner documentation system; experience with BCMA (Barcode Medication Administration) preferred
• Preferred Qualifications: None specified
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information: The position involves assisting with patient transport to the operating room, aiding with induction and intubation, patient positioning, and skin preparation. The unit maintains high standards for patient safety and clinical excellence and employs advanced equipment and technology.

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 #1278249. 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)

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