Travel Nurse RN - First Assist - $2,450 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: First Assist
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
First Assistant Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in operating room support in Kentucky. This role involves directly assisting surgeons during surgical procedures, ensuring the operating room environment is maintained according to protocol. Candidates must have relevant credentialing, state certification, and prior experience to be considered.

Job Details:

• Position: Operating Room (First Assistant)
• Schedule: Days shift, 8 hours per day, minimum of 40 hours per week
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• End Date: 01/18/2027
• Required Qualifications: Valid Kentucky medical licensure, credentialing through the Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure, certification through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or the National Certification Corporation for Surgical Assistants (NCCSA), minimum of 2-3 years of recent operating room experience, prior travel experience preferred, ability to work on holidays if needed, and must be able to fill in as needed.
• Additional Information: The role involves assisting surgical teams with tasks such as suturing, providing exposure, and controlling bleeding. Candidate must have completed accredited training via certificate, diploma, or associate degree program, and hold voluntary certification. All travel submissions require at least 2 years of experience. No local applicants will be accepted. All general responsibilities include helping with surgical procedures under supervision and ensuring the cleanliness and sterility of the operating room before, during, and after surgeries.

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 #1321284. Pay package is based on 8 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. 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