Travel Operating Room First Assistant RN - $2,595 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: First Assist
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/22/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Operating Room First Assistant in Montrose, Colorado. This position involves assisting the surgeon during surgical procedures, ensuring safe and efficient operations. The role requires knowledge of surgical instrumentation, anatomy, and physiology, as well as effective communication skills. Candidates are required to bring their nursing license on the first day.

Job Details:

• Location: Montrose, Colorado
• Schedule: Days shift, 10 hours per shift, with a minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited nursing program with a Degree in Nursing; completion of an approved first assistant program; BCLS Certification; experience in obstetrics, gynecology, orthopedics, ophthalmology, ENT, plastics, dental, urology, and general surgery cases.
• Preferred Qualifications: Strong knowledge of surgical instrumentation use, care, and cleaning; excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills; sound judgment; ability to perform detailed work and maintain confidentiality.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information: The position involves call responsibilities, including one weekend per month and one weeknight, with no charge. Holiday coverage is required.

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 #1265625. 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