Job Summary
Operating Room (First Assistant) in the ORFA specialty is available in an unspecified location. This critical role provides direct support to surgeons during surgical procedures, including patient positioning, prepping, providing visibility with instruments, controlling bleeding, and closing surgical sites. The position demands experienced surgical techs able to independently perform vein harvesting and collaborate effectively with the surgical team.
Job Details
- Certifications and Experience: EVH certification through NSAA or ABSA is required. BLS, CFSA through CAAHEP, or CST through ABHES are required, with NBSTSA accepted as well. Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years of cardiovascular experience.
- Schedule: 10-hour daytime shifts, 40 hours per week, starting from 10/26/2026 through 01/02/2027.
- Position Description: Backfill assist with no local candidates (must be able to independently do vein harvesting), or First Assist with 10-hour days and call coverage. Call coverage includes overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Additional Information: The role requires the ability to independently perform vein harvesting and provide first assist support during surgeries. No IVS process is involved; applications direct to management.
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
