Travel Nurse RN - First Assist - $3,120 per week

RemoteWorker US; Lakeport (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nurse staffing agency seeks a travel nurse RN First Assist for a 13-week assignment in Lakeport, California. In this critical role, you will support the surgical team, prepare equipment, and ensure patient safety. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits offered for qualified candidates.

Benefits

Private housing or generous housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance

Referral bonuses

401(k) retirement plan

Unlimited free CE credits

Qualifications

• 1 year of recent acute care experience in specialty.
• Active RN license required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgeon during operations.
• Prepare surgical equipment and instruments.
• Control bleeding and monitor patient status.

Skills

Acute care experience

Surgical assistance

Patient monitoring

Education

Active RN license

Recent acute care experience

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: First Assist
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/28/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 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

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

Benefits

The benefits of taking a travel nursing job 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

Posted Date: 2025-05-15

Cross Country Job ID #1093960. 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!

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus