Travel Operating Room First Assistant RN - $3,965 per week

Cross Country TravCorps, Inc.; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance

Dependent health insurance

Competitive salaries

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN First Assist for a travel assignment in Pittsfield, MA. The role involves direct support as an OR First Assistant in a busy perioperative area, requiring two years of OR experience, a BSN, Massachusetts RN license with your profile, BLS, and CNOR certification.

Meditech Expanse experience is preferred and a personal vehicle is required. The 13-week assignment offers days, 10-hour shifts, with a 40-hour work week, and travel benefits including

Qualifications

• 2 years of current operating room experience.
• BSN degree required.
• Massachusetts RN license uploaded with profile.
• AHA BLS certification required.
• CNOR certification preferred.
• Meditech Expanse experience preferred.
• Massachusetts license must be in profile.
• Candidate must have own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support in surgical procedures as OR First Assistant.
• Adhere to facility protocols and ensure patient safety.
• Collaborate with surgical team and maintain clear communication.
• Support scheduling and on-call rotations, including holidays.

Skills

OR experience

Communication

Own vehicle

Education

BSN degree

Massachusetts RN license

CNOR certification

BLS certification

Tools

Meditech Expanse

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

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

Job Summary:
Operating Room First Assistant in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. This position involves providing direct support in surgical procedures within a busy perioperative environment. The role requires adherence to facility protocols, clinical excellence, and strong communication skills to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Days shift, 10 hours per day, with a minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: 2 years of current experience in operating room settings, BSN degree, active Massachusetts Registered Nurse license uploaded with profile, active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR) certification, Meditech Expanse experience highly preferred, Massachusetts license must be included in the profile, and candidate must have their own vehicle for this need.
• Preferred Qualifications: Not specified.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information: The facility has unit size of 8 beds. Dress code requires facility-provided scrubs. Any requested time off during the assignment must be noted and verified at upload; RTO requests after upload will not be approved. Requests for more than 5 days of RTO will not be accepted. Orientation is 8 hours non-billable. Call responsibilities include rotating on-call shifts, with holiday coverage if needed. All scheduling requests are to be made at the time of submission; facility will not approve requests at or after the time of an offer.

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

Posted Date: 2026-09-09

Cross Country Job ID #1287050. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40.0 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