Travel Nurse RN - First Assist - $2,445 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Jackson (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing

Housing allowance

Health insurance

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit/free checking

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses seeks a travel RN First Assist in Jackson, Kentucky for a 13-week assignment with 40 hours per week on days. The role focuses on assisting surgical teams in the operating room, including suturing, exposure, and bleeding control.

Active Kentucky nursing license and NBSTSA or NCCSA credentialing are required, with travel experience preferred. Requirements include state certification, documentation of experience, and completion of credentialing processes.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 2 years of RN experience with surgical settings.
• Travel experience preferred; candidates must have active Kentucky nursing license.
• Credentialing through NBSTSA or NCCSA is required; Surgical Assistant Certification process under KY Board is ongoing.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgical teams in the operating room as a First Assistant RN.
• Perform suturing, exposure, and hemostasis during procedures.
• Ensure proper credentialing and compliance for legal practice; adhere to facility protocols.

Skills

First Assist

RN

Education

Kentucky nursing license

NBSTSA credentialing

NCCSA credentialing

Job description

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:
Operating Room First Assistant Registered Nurse (RN) position available in Kentucky. This role involves supporting surgical teams by performing crucial tasks such as suturing, providing exposure, and controlling bleeding during procedures. Candidates must hold the appropriate state certification and credentialing to practice legally.

Job Details:

• Position: Operating Room First Assistant RN
• Location: 498 JETT DR, JACKSON, Kentucky, United States
• Schedule: Days shift, 8 hours per day, minimum 40 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Must have at least 2 years of experience, prior travel experience preferred; valid Kentucky nursing license; credentialing through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or the National Certification for Surgical Assistants (NCCSA); application for Surgical Assistant Certification through the Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure.
• Additional Information: No weekend call at this time. All travel submissions require documentation of at least 2 years of experience including prior travel; local candidates will not be considered. This is a replacement position for permanent staff.

Benefits

• 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

Posted Date: 2026-09-13

Cross Country Job ID #1286978. 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