Travel Operating Room First Assistant RN - $2,540 per week Job at Cross Country Nurses, Saint Louis, MO

  • Cross Country Nurses
  • Saint Louis, MO

Job Description

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN First Assist for a travel nursing job in St. Louis, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty: First Assist
  • Discipline: RN
  • Start Date: 10/19/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, nights
  • Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Operating Room First Assistant (ORFA) in Saint Louis, Missouri. This role involves assisting surgeons during procedures, including suturing and wound closure, within a growing surgical unit that will soon welcome additional orthopedic surgeons. The position supports a team-focused environment and requires providing high-quality care in the operating room setting.

Job Details:

  • Schedule: Monday-Friday, 10-hour shifts, minimum of 40 hours per week. No call, no holidays.
  • Required Qualifications: Valid certifications in BLS, ACLS, and CNOR. Must have at least 2 years of experience working in surgical or operating room environments.
  • Preferred Qualifications: Experience with general, urology, and orthopedic surgeries; scrub experience is preferred.
  • Additional Information: Assisting surgeons during procedures, suturing, wound closure in a fast-paced OR setting. The role involves supporting a team of orthopedic and general surgeons with surgical procedures. The facility provides scrub attire in black, and team members are expected to work well both independently and within a team environment.

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: 2026-09-03

Cross Country Job ID #1297507. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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

Job Tags

For contractors, Zero hours contract, Monday to Friday, Shift work, Night shift

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