Travel Nurse RN - First Assist - $5,005 per week

Job Description & Requirements

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

• Specialty:
  First Assist
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  09/07/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift:
  10 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Operating Room First Assistant in Bakersfield, California. This position involves providing advanced surgical assistance, working closely with the surgical team to ensure optimal patient outcomes. The role emphasizes clinical expertise and the ability to perform complex intraoperative tasks within a fast-paced hospital environment.

• Schedule:
  
  10-hour day shift, 6:45am-5:15pm. Work is scheduled for Sundays, with no on-call responsibilities required. Minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications:
  
  Valid RN license, three years of experience, current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, and graduation from an accredited registered nursing program. Employees must maintain all health requirements designated by the organization.
• Specialty:
  Operating Room (First Assistant) (ORFA)
• Start Date:
  
  09/07/2026
• Minimum Experience:
  
  0 years
• Additional Information:
  The role requires knowledge of advanced nursing theory, medical terminology, medical instruments and equipment, and medications and narcotics. Demonstrates clinical knowledge and skills in surgical assistance, patient assessment, care planning, therapeutic interventions, and clinical decision-making. The position involves staff training, mentoring, quality assurance monitoring, and adherence to hospital policies.
• Travel:
  No travel required.

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 . 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)

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.

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus