Travel Operating Room First Assistant RN - $3,075 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN First Assist for a travel nursing job in Thousand Oaks, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: First Assist
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/27/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The surgical services department in Thousand Oaks, California, is seeking a qualified Operating Room (First Assistant) to join the team. The position requires candidates to possess an active Registered Nurse (RN) license and RN First Assist (RNFA) certification, along with a minimum of 2 years of current experience specifically in first assist roles. The candidate must bring their license at the time of first day of assignment. The role involves working in a busy surgical unit with a focus on advanced procedures and robotic assistance.

Job Details:

• Location: Thousand Oaks, California
• Schedule: Monday-Thursday 6:45am-5:15pm or Monday-Friday 6:45am-3:15pm, days shift, minimum 40 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Valid RN license, RNFA certification, BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), at least 2 years of current experience in first assist roles, experience with DaVinci Robot, orthopedic spine, gynecology, neurology, and general surgery procedures, and familiarity with Meditech electronic medical records.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in spine and neurosurgery instrument handling, CNOR certification, strong physician relationship skills.
• Float: Float rotation may be required to Los Robles Hospital main OR and Thousand Oaks Surgical Hospital (TOSH).
• Additional Information:
  • Surgical anticipatory skills, strong communication, critical thinking, and self-directedness are essential attributes.
  • The position involves Overtime, which might include staying longer to finish cases.

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 #1268645. Pay package is based on 10 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