Travel Pathology Assistant - $3,455 per week

Cross Country Allied; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Travel reimbursement

Direct deposit/free checking

Unlimited CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Allied is seeking a Travel Pathology Assistant in Grand Forks, North Dakota. The PA will assist with surgical specimen and frozen section dissection, ensuring accurate gross descriptions and supporting laboratory operations.

Responsibilities include specimen dissection, providing material for histology, dictating gross descriptions, and ensuring equipment maintenance for CAP compliance. Travel roles require working with pathologists and healthcare teams to deliver timely results.

Qualifications

• Completion of NAACLS Accredited Pathologists Assistant Program.
• ASCP certification or exam-ready with certification prior to start date.
• At least 1 year of relevant experience.
• Located within the specified area.
• Prior grossing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accuracy of patient identification on all specimens and perform surgical specimen dissection.
• Provide quality material for histology studies and obtain pathologist input.
• Perform frozen sections and maintain cryostats.
• Dictate gross descriptions and communicate with the team.
• Ensure CAP compliance and update related manuals.

Skills

Pathology Assistant

Allied Health Professional

Education

NAACLS Accredited Pathologists Assistant Program

ASCP certification

Job description

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Pathology Assistant for a travel job in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Pathology Assistant
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 11/09/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Pathology Assistant (PA) position located in a healthcare facility. The role involves assisting with surgical specimen and frozen section dissection, ensuring accurate gross descriptions, and supporting laboratory operations. The position requires a professional committed to delivering high-quality specimen processing and collaborating effectively with pathologists and healthcare providers.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Days shift, 8 hours per day, minimum of 40 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Completion of NAACLS Accredited Pathologists Assistant Program, ASCP certification or exam-ready with certification prior to start date, at least 1 year of relevant experience, located within the specified area, and prior grossing experience preferred
• Responsibilities: Maintain accuracy of patient identification on all specimens, perform surgical specimen dissection, provide quality material for histology studies, obtain pathologist input, perform frozen sections, maintain cryostats, dictate gross descriptions, communicate effectively with team members, ensure proper maintenance of equipment and supplies, dispose of tissues and reagents following SOPs, interpret clinical presentations and test results, perform quality control and preventive maintenance, and update related manuals to ensure CAP compliance.
• Additional Information: Demonstrates high-level customer service skills, applies technical knowledge to ensure timely and accurate diagnostic results, and performs additional duties as needed to meet department requirements.

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: 2026-09-01

Cross Country Allied Job ID #1266994. 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. Posted job title: MT - PA Pathology Assistant.

About Cross Country Allied

You bring the expertise. We bring the support you deserve. At Cross Country, we connect allied professionals with flexible opportunities designed around what matters most — your goals, your growth, and your wellbeing. Whether you specialize in imaging, respiratory, surgical, or lab work, we’re here to champion your success with nationwide roles, hands‑on support, and a team that sees you as essential. Because this isn’t just work. It’s your purpose.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus