Travel Nurse RN - First Assist - $3,570 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or generous housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage

Referral bonuses

401(k) retirement plan

Unlimited free CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a Registered Nurse/Operating Room First Assistant in Peoria, Illinois. In this critical role, you will assist the surgeon during surgery, prepare surgical instruments, and monitor patients. The position requires at least one year of acute care nursing experience and an active RN license. Offered benefits include private housing, health insurance, referral bonuses, and unlimited CE credits. The job is a travel position with 40 hours per week and 8-hour shifts.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgeon during surgery.
• Prepare and use surgical equipment.
• Monitor patient status and bandage wounds.

Skills

Acute care experience

Surgical equipment handling

Patient monitoring

Bandaging wounds

Controlling bleeding

Education

Active RN license

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: First Assist
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 05/10/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 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

• 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 #1253272. Pay package is based on 8 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).