Operating Room First Assistant RN
Mammoth Lakes, CA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs
Referral Bonus
$2,770/weekOverview
- Start Date11/23/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary
Registered Nurse, Operating Room (First Assistant), Mammoth Lakes: The Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) provides perioperative nursing care primarily for orthopedic procedures and may support additional surgical specialties based on education, competency, procedural authority, and approved privileges. The role includes patient assessment, surgical preparation, sterile-field maintenance, intraoperative support, and postoperative evaluation.
Job Details
- Schedule: Rotating 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week, with two shifts per week and rotating weekend call coverage.
- Required Qualifications:
- California Registered Nurse license
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR) license
- Certified Registered Nurse First Assist (RNFA) license
- Minimum of two years of operating room experience
- Ability to work effectively with patients, peers, physicians, and ancillary departments
- Additional Information:
- Provides perioperative nursing care primarily for orthopedic procedures.
- May provide first-assisting services for other surgical specialties when assigned and when applicable education, competency, procedural authority, and approved privileges are in place.
- Assesses and monitors patient status through interviews, observation, record review, diagnostic results, and clinical consultation.
- Plans and delivers patient care based on the surgical procedure, patient condition, and operating room standards.
- Creates and maintains a sterile field and anticipates required equipment and supplies before procedures.
- Evaluates nursing interventions, reassesses patient status, and revises the plan of care as needed.
- Assignment duration is 13 weeks.
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
12 nurses recommend working with Cross Country Nurses
Pros
The Best most responsive recruiter at cross country. Could give 6. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ stars
Cons
None
Recommends 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.
Mammoth Lakes, CA
About
Mammoth Lakes is an outdoor lover's playground nestled in the Eastern Sierra Mountains between Yosemite National Park and the Nevada border. During the summer, many visitors and locals take advantage of scenic hiking trails that meander through pine forests and wildflower-filled meadows or kayak, paddleboard or fish in the many lakes in the area. In the winter, it's a renowned destination for skiing and snowboarding at Mammoth Mountain, tubing at an epic tube park and snowmobiling on more than 100 miles of tree-lined trails. Cross-country skiing and guided snowshoeing tours are also available. After a day of play in any season, the town has many bars for happy hour, pubs with world-class brews and all sorts of tasty eats. Take advantage of plenty of shopping venues or visit the Village, the premier destination for events, including a diverse lineup of live music and other entertainment.
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