Travel Operating Room First Assistant RN - $2,675 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Springfield (OR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Referral bonuses

Direct deposit/free checking

Unlimited CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN First Assist for a travel nursing job in Springfield, Oregon. The role involves providing advanced surgical assistance within the operating room, with a focus on OB-GYN procedures, cesarean sections, and robotics.

Active certification and credentialing are required, working under surgeons to support care during procedures. This travel position requires 40 hours per week, 10-hour days, and OB call one week on, one week off.

Qualifications

• Active Oregon RN License.
• Completion of an RNFA program meeting AORN standards.
• RNFA credentialing through NBSTSA or NCCSA.
• Placement on the Oregon RNFA Registry.
• Minimum 2 years RNFA experience with OB-GYN and general surgery including robotics.
• Prior travel experience required.
• Willing to take OB call only (one week on, one week off).

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced surgical assistance in the operating room.
• Support OB-GYN surgeries including cesarean sections and robotics.
• Work under direct supervision of surgeons to support patient care during procedures.
• Meet credentialing and state certification standards.

Skills

RN First Assist

OB-GYN

Robotics

Travel nursing

Education

Oregon RN License

RNFA program (AORN standards)

RNFA credentialing NBSTSA/NCCSA

Oregon RNFA Registry

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: First Assist
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/30/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Job Summary Operating Room (First Assistant) Various Locations. This position involves providing advanced surgical assistance within the operating room environment, focusing on OB-GYN procedures such as cesarean sections and robotic surgeries, as well as general surgeries including robotics. The role requires active certification and credentialing, working under direct supervision of surgeons to support patient care during surgical procedures.

Job Details

• Certifications, Education, and Experience Requirements: Active Oregon RN License; successful completion of an RNFA program meeting AORN standards; RNFA credentialing through either the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or the National Commission for the Certification of Surgical Assistants (NCCSA); placement on the Oregon RNFA Registry; minimum of 2 years of RNFA experience, with a focus on OB-GYN and general surgery including robotics; prior travel experience required.
• Schedule: Days shift, 10-hour shifts, minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Additional Information: Applicants must be willing to take OB call only (one week on, one week off). All travel submissions require 2+ years of experience and prior travel history. No local candidates will be accepted. All applicants must meet specialized credentialing and state certification standards.

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

Cross Country Job ID #1305879. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40 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