Travel Nurse RN - First Assist - $2,940 per week

RemoteWorker CA; Belleville (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated travel nurse RN First Assist to join their dynamic team in Belleville, Illinois. This exciting role involves assisting surgeons in the operating room, handling surgical equipment, and monitoring patient conditions to ensure optimal care. With a commitment to promoting healing and preventing disease, you'll be at the forefront of patient care. The position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to explore diverse assignments across the country. If you're ready for an adventure and want to make a difference in patients' lives, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Private housing or housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance

Dependent health insurance

Competitive salaries

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit/free checking

Unlimited free CE credits

Qualifications

• 1+ years of recent acute care experience in specialty required.
• Must possess an active RN license for employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgeon during surgery as the primary operating room assistant.
• Prepare and use surgical instruments, monitor patient status.

Skills

Acute Care Experience

Surgical Equipment Handling

Patient Monitoring

Tissue Handling

Education

Active RN License

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty: First Assist
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 05/19/2025
Duration: 13 weeks
Hours: 36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

As an operating room first assistant (RN ORFA), you will serve as the primary assistant to the surgeon during surgery. Working primarily within the operating suite, you will prepare and use surgical equipment and instruments, cut and handle tissue, control bleeding, monitor patient status and bandage wounds. You'll play a critical role in preventing and reducing disease and promoting healing among patients.

Minimum Requirements

1. At least 1 year of recent acute care experience in specialty
2. Active RN license

Benefits

The benefits of taking a travel nursing job with Cross Country include:

1. Private housing or generous housing allowance
2. Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
3. Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
4. Competitive salaries
5. Referral bonuses
6. Travel reimbursement
7. 401(k) retirement plan
8. Direct deposit/free checking
9. Unlimited free CE credits

Posted Date: Cross Country Job ID #. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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

Cross Country Nurses is one of the oldest, largest and most trusted nurse staffing agencies in the United States. Join our team and customize a career that lets you shoot for the stars, both on the job and off. We have assignments available at facilities in all 50 states, including a number of exclusive opportunities open only to our nurses. The adventure of a lifetime awaits!