Travel Operating Room First Assistant RN - $2,525 per week

Cross Country TravCorps, Inc.; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 82,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing

Housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance

Dependent health insurance

Competitive salaries

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit/free checking

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN First Assist for a travel nursing job in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. In this role you will support the operating room as a First Assistant, delivering high-quality perioperative care and working closely with surgical teams.

The position requires a valid PA RN license, BLS, and 2+ years of First Assist experience. BSN preferred. Schedule is Days, 8 hours, 40 hours per week for 13 weeks, with travel not required.

Qualifications

• Requires valid Pennsylvania RN license.
• BLS certification required.
• Act 31/33/34/73 clearances required.
• Minimum of 2 years of First Assist experience.
• BSN degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced nursing support in the operative setting.
• Collaborate with surgical teams to ensure safe, efficient procedures.
• Demonstrate clinical leadership across the perioperative continuum.

Skills

First Assist experience

BLS Certification

RN license

Education

BSN degree (preferred)

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

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

Job Summary:
The Operating Room (First Assistant) Professional Staff Nurse position is located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. This role involves providing advanced nursing support within the surgical environment, ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care during operative procedures. The nurse will work collaboratively with surgical teams to facilitate efficient and safe surgical interventions, demonstrating leadership and clinical expertise throughout the perioperative continuum.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Days shift, 8 hours per day, minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Valid Pennsylvania Registered Nurse (RN) license, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, Act 31, Act 33, Act 34, and Act 73 certifications. Must have a minimum of 2 years of First Assist experience and a BSN degree is preferred.
• Specialty: Operating Room (First Assistant)
• Experience: 2 years required for the role.
• Start Date: 08/03/2026
• Travel Required: No

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

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.

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