Registered Nurse / Operating Room (First Assistant)
Job Description
Job Summary:
Operating Room First Assistant Registered Nurse (RN) position available in Kentucky. This role involves supporting surgical teams by performing crucial tasks such as suturing, providing exposure, and controlling bleeding during procedures. Candidates must hold the appropriate state certification and credentialing to practice legally.
Job Details:
- Position: Operating Room First Assistant RN
- Location: 498 JETT DR, JACKSON, Kentucky, United States
- Schedule: Days shift, 8 hours per day, minimum 40 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Must have at least 2 years of experience, prior travel experience preferred; valid Kentucky nursing license; credentialing through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or the National Certification for Surgical Assistants (NCCSA); application for Surgical Assistant Certification through the Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure.
- Additional Information: No weekend call at this time. All travel submissions require documentation of at least 2 years of experience including prior travel; local candidates will not be considered. This is a replacement position for permanent staff.
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
Speciality
Other
Experience
RN
Position Type
Travel
Jackson, KY
2026-07-13
Agency Info
Cross Country Nurses
As one of the leading suppliers of travel healthcare professionals and a Best of Staffing® Talent Award winner, Cross Country Nurses offers thousands of opportunities for healthcare professionals across the country. We have relationships with more than 2,500 healthcare facilities nationwide and offer excellent compensation and one of the most comprehensive benefits packages in the industry. Have the freedom to decide where you want to work and take your career where you want it to go when you travel with us.




