Travel Operating Room First Assistant RN - $3,685 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

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

Job Summary:
Operating Room First Assist (ORFA) professional is needed in Porterville, California. This position involves providing first assist support in the operating room setting, with a schedule of 10-hour days and variable start times. The assigned travel professional will need to bring their license on the first day of work.

Job Details:

• Location: Porterville, California
• Specialty: Operating Room (First Assistant)
• Required Qualifications: California Licensed RN with recent and current First Assist (FA) experience, a minimum of 2 years related experience, valid BLS (Basic Life Support) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certifications, CNOR certification preferred. Candidates must have prior travel experience, Meditech electronic medical record (EMR) experience, and be available for a 13-week assignment starting on 07/07/2026.
• Schedule: Dayshift, 10 hours per day, with variable start times, approximately 40 hours per week.
• Additional Information: The position requires working within a 50-mile radius rule and will not accept local candidates.

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 #1268603. 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