Job Summary:
The operating room (First Assistant) position is based in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, and requires candidates to work in an 8-bed unit. This role involves assisting in the operating room with a focus on first assistant responsibilities. Candidates must bring their Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) license on the first day of assignment. The schedule includes 8-hour shifts, with on-call rotation at the main operating room. Candidates should be prepared to start on 07/20/2026.
Job Details:
- Certifications: CNOR (Certified Perioperative Nurse), BLS (American Heart Association) — both required and must be active
- Education Requirements: Bachelor of Science degree — required
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years current first assist operating room experience — required
- Licenses: Massachusetts RN license — must be uploaded with profile and active
- Software Experience: Meditech Expanse experience highly preferred
- Schedule: 8-hour shifts, 40 hours per week, with on-call responsibilities by rotation at the main operating room
- Additional Requirements:
- Current first assist operating room experience within the past year
- Valid supervisor signed reference from within the past two years
- Perm address must be included in profile
- Travelers must have their own vehicle
- All requested time off must be included at profile upload; requests after offer may be rescinded
- Specific availability for interviews (at least two dates/times) must be uploaded to profile
- No scheduling requests after the time of offer will be approved
- Residing within 50 miles of the facility disqualifies potential candidates with no exceptions
- Submission Instructions:
- Profiles will not be presented without two specific interview dates/times
- All scheduling requests must be made at the time of submission
- Include the perm address in profile
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
