Travel Registered Nurse - First Assist

Cross Country Nurses

Location Cathedral City, CA, 92235

Date Posted 7 April 2026

Job TypeContractor

Salary$3,245 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN First Assist for a travel nursing job in Palm Springs, California.

Job Description and Requirements

Specialty: First Assist
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 03/30/2026
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

The benefits of taking a travel nursing job 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 #1233494. 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)

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