Travel Operating Room First Assistant RN

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

• Specialty:
  First Assist
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  08/24/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift:
  10 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Operating Room First Assistant (ORFA) in Lakeport, California. This position involves providing specialized assistance during surgical procedures within a busy surgical unit. The role requires credentialed professionals with surgical experience to support a variety of complex cases, ensuring patient safety and adherence to surgical standards.

• Schedule:
  
  Days shift, 10 hours per shift, minimum 40 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications:
  
  CA Registered Nurse License; BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications; CNOR & CRNFA credentials; at least 2 years of surgical experience; travel experience preferred.
• Certifications:
  
  ACLS, BLS, CRNFA, PALS, CNOR.
• Specific
  
  Skills:
  
  Abdominal hysterectomy, acute hospital operating room procedures, amputations, ankle fusion, anterior/posterior repair (Colporrhaphy), appendectomy, applying tourniquets, knee/shoulder/wrist arthroscopy, aseptic technique, drainage system management, bilateral tubal ligation, bronchoscopy, bunionectomy, cesarean sections, case cart management, cholecystectomy, fracture reduction, colon resection, sponge counting, crash cart management, dilation & curettage, use of drills and electrosurgical units, endo/laparoscopic procedures, fiber optic equipment, general and gynecological surgeries, hernia repair, PPE and isolation precautions, laparoscopic-assisted gynecological procedures, orthopedics (ORIF shoulder, hip, humerus), podiatry, IV placement, suctioning, irrigation, sponging, total joint replacements, vaginal hysterectomy.
• Patient Age Groups:
  Adolescents, infants, adults, pediatrics.
• Patient Census: 8-12 patients daily.
• Additional Information:
  Will split call with other RNFA; two weekends per month; orientation hours totaling 40; no separation time required for return staff/travelers.
• Address: 5176 Hill Road East, Lakeport, California, 95453.
• Onboarding & Compliance:
  Labs to be completed within 3-5 days of contract signing; 7-year work history verification required; all documents due 10 days prior to start.
• RTO and Holiday Policies:
  Max RTO of 7 days per contract; holidays include New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas, with specific timing protocols.

• 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.