Travel Registered Nurse - First Assist in Syracuse, MO
Job Description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN First Assist for a travel nursing job in Columbia, Missouri.
Job Description and Requirements
• Specialty: First Assist
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 12/13/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 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 #1179607. 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)
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 Description and Requirements
• Specialty: First Assist
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 12/13/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 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 #1179607. 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)
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 Details
Medical Speciality
SurgeryPerioperative Care
Employment Type
Travel nursing
Required License
RN (Registered Nurse)
Years of Experience
Intermediate
Shifts
10 hour shiftDay shift
Work Setting
Operating roomHospital
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About Cross Country Healthcare
Cross Country is a leading tech-enabled workforce solutions platform and advisory firm providing high-quality staffing services to healthcare clients. With 38 years of experience, they solve complex labor-related challenges while delivering exceptional patient care. They have received multiple awards for their service, including Best of Staffing and Top Workplaces USA. Cross Country is committed to diversity, equality, and inclusion, and has obtained notable certifications, such as NCQA and The Joint Commission Certification.