Travel Nurse RN - First Assist - $3,570 per week

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

Please read the information in this job post thoroughly to understand exactly what is expected of potential candidates.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: First Assist
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/03/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Operating Room (First Assistant) in the en US. This role involves assisting with a variety of complex surgical procedures, requiring proficiency in robotics, bariatric, general, colorectal, orthopedic/spine, vascular, urology, and gynecology surgeries. The position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment supporting multiple surgical specialties.

Job Details

• Schedule: Day shift, 10 hours per shift, minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Certifications: BLS, CRNFA, CA Licensure required.
• Required Qualifications: - Certifications: BLS, CRNFA, CA License; Education: appropriate professional degree; Experience: at least 1 year scrub and circulating experience in the operating room, including proficiency in robotics, bariatric, general, colorectal, ortho/spine, vascular, urology, and gynecology surgeries; Location Requirements: CA license; Minimum Experience: 1 year.
• Responsibilities: Assist surgeons during complex procedures, manage surgical instrumentation, and ensure patient safety and compliance with protocols.
• Schedule details: 10-hour day shifts, working at least 40 hours per week.
• Submission requirements: Candidates must include responses to specific pre-screening questions and provide two references covering 1 year of recent experience.
• Float: Float rotation may be 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 #1338056. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40.0 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. xhyhwjd 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