Travel Operating Room First Assistant RN - $2,540 per week

Cross Country Nurses; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or generous housing

Comprehensive health insurance

Dependent health insurance

Competitive salaries

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit/free checking

Unlimited CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses in St. Louis, MO is seeking a travel nurse RN First Assist to support a growing operating room team on a 13-week assignment. You will assist surgeons during procedures, perform suturing and wound closure, and help maintain a safe, efficient OR.

Requirements include BLS, ACLS, CNOR and at least 2 years of OR experience. Shift is 12 hours, nights, with a 40-hour week; travel benefits include housing or housing stipend, comprehensive health insurance, travel reimbursement, and

Qualifications

• Required qualifications: BLS, ACLS, CNOR.
• Must have at least 2 years of experience in surgical or operating room environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons during procedures, including suturing and wound closure.
• Support a team-focused OR environment and maintain high quality patient care.

Skills

First Assist

RN

BLS

ACLS

CNOR

Job description

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN First Assist for a travel nursing job in St. Louis, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: First Assist
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Operating Room First Assistant (ORFA) in Saint Louis, Missouri. This role involves assisting surgeons during procedures, including suturing and wound closure, within a growing surgical unit that will soon welcome additional orthopedic surgeons. The position supports a team-focused environment and requires providing high-quality care in the operating room setting.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 10-hour shifts, minimum of 40 hours per week. No call, no holidays.
• Required Qualifications: Valid certifications in BLS, ACLS, and CNOR. Must have at least 2 years of experience working in surgical or operating room environments.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with general, urology, and orthopedic surgeries; scrub experience is preferred.
• Additional Information: Assisting surgeons during procedures, suturing, wound closure in a fast-paced OR setting. The role involves supporting a team of orthopedic and general surgeons with surgical procedures. The facility provides scrub attire in black, and team members are expected to work well both independently and within a team environment.

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 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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