Travel Nurse RN - First Assist - $3,845 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN First Assist for a travel nursing job in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: First Assist
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/20/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Operating Room (First Assistant) Nurse is needed for a healthcare facility located in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. This role requires candidates to bring their nursing license on the first day and involves working predominantly in the operating room assisting with various surgical procedures. The position involves rotating shifts, including four 10-hour days per week, with call responsibilities.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Four 10-hour days, plus call, with shifts from 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM, 2 nights a week, and one weekend per month
• Required Qualifications: BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification; ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) Certification; minimum of 2 years of recent experience in operating room assisting; active nursing license; experience with orthopedics, robotics, and scrubbing required
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with specific cases such as TKA (Total Knee Arthroplasty), THA (Total Hip Arthroplasty), ORIF (Open Reduction and Internal Fixation), robotic procedures (Cholecystectomy, Hernia surgeries), cataracts, GI endoscopies, podiatry; familiarity with Cerner charting system; flexibility for occasional floating to IR (Interventional Radiology), ED (Emergency Department), or floor for extra staffing needs
• Certifications: Valid BLS, ACLS certifications required
• Location Requirements: Candidates must reside within 80 miles of the facility
• Additional Information: Candidates may be scheduled for 4 days of 10 hours each, with call requirements including two nights per week and one weekend per month. Call response time is 30 minutes. Floating to additional departments may be required occasionally.

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 #1280078. 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