Travel Nurse RN - First Assist
Northampton, MA
Cross Country Nurses
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$3,470/weekOverview
- Start Date08/02/2026
- Shift Breakdown4x10 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
An Operating Room First Assistant (ORFA) position is available in Northampton, Massachusetts. The role involves assisting surgeons in the operating room under the direction of the Nurse Manager, following established organizational and departmental policies and procedures. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day of employment. The schedule consists of four 10-hour days per week, with on-call responsibilities during evenings and weekends.
Job Details:
- Location: Northampton, Massachusetts
- Schedule: 4x10s shift pattern with on-call duties for two days a week from 5 p.m. (or from the end of the shift) to 7 p.m., and one weekend every three weekends (Saturday and Sunday). Weekend call is for 24 hours/day.
- Required Qualifications: Licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Massachusetts, five (5) years of diversified peri-operative nursing experience with both scrubbing and circulating proficiency, ACLS certification, completion of an RN First Assisting course conforming to the Core Curriculum set forth by the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN), and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross.
- Additional Information: The position requires the candidate to be a graduate of an approved School of Nursing. Experience in both circulating and first assisting is required, as the role involves 50% circulating and 50% first assisting duties. The schedule includes 40 hours per week, primarily during daytime hours.
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
Employer
Cross Country Nurses
11 nurses recommend working with 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.
Northampton, MA
About
Northampton is surrounded by natural beauty, with the Connecticut River defining the town's eastern border while Mount Holyoke, the westernmost peak of the Holyoke Range, is just beyond. Downtown Northampton is rich in history, culture and the arts. It's home to first-rate galleries, museums, bookstores, a thriving music scene, eclectic eateries, breweries and well-preserved buildings dating from the early-18th to the mid-19th centuries. For live theater, film, music, dance and art, the Academy of Music Theater sits within a majestic building that opened in 1891 as the country's first municipally-owned theater. For those looking to further their education, school is a priority in the heart of the Five-College Area. It’s the home of the prestigious Smith College and offers abundant opportunities for lifelong learning.
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