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  • All requested time off must be included at profile upload; requests after offer may be rescinded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

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