Travel Operating Room First Assistant RN - $4,020 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: First Assist
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/20/2026
• Duration: 16 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Chico, California The Operating Room First Assistant is a licensed healthcare professional responsible for providing direct patient care by assisting the surgeon during surgical procedures. This role requires a qualified individual skilled in perioperative nursing practices and capable of functioning as a first assistant under surgeon supervision in the operating room and labor and delivery suite.

Job Details:

• Shift: Day shifts, 10 hours per shift
• Minimum Hours Per Week: 40 hours
• Start Date: 07/20/2026
• Required Qualifications: Current licensure with the California Board of Registered Nursing; Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR); Current CPR; Current ACLS recognition; 0 years of experience required
• Specialty: Operating Room (First Assistant)
• Additional Information: Enloe Medical Center only accepts agency staff who are W-2 employees of their respective agency. Med/Surg and Critical Care Registered Nurse positions are required to float as needed.
• Location: 1531 Esplanade, Chico, California, 95926

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 #1281856. 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