Travel Operating Room First Assistant RN - $3,805 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN First Assist for a travel nursing job in San Luis Obispo, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: First Assist
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/09/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Operating Room First Assistant (ORFA) Location: not specified. This role involves supporting surgical teams in performing various procedures within a busy operating room setting. The position requires coordination with surgical staff and adherence to safety and sterile protocols to ensure optimal patient care and surgical outcomes.

Job Details

• Position Description: The role involves assisting during surgical procedures in a high-volume operating room environment, primarily focusing on orthopedics, general surgery, gynecology, pediatrics, and eye cases. Cardiac procedures are not included.
• Required Qualifications: Certifications: ACLS, BLS; Education Requirements: minimum 2 years of OR experience; Location Requirements: not specified; Years of Experience: 2 years.
• Schedule: 8-hour shifts with variable start times, scheduled by the manager, totaling 40 hours per week.
• Additional Information: The position requires scrubbing experience, sterile processing certification through IAHCSMM, and the ability to respond to call within 30 minutes. Certified Techs and RNs must have BLS; RN's are expected to work one weekend of call per month, one call night per week, and potentially emergency holidays.
• Responsibilities: Assisting surgeons, maintaining sterile field, and ensuring efficient surgical operations. The unit features a high volume of orthopedic, general, gynecologic, pediatric, and eye cases with a focus on patient safety and procedural accuracy.

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 #1338605. Pay package is based on 8 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