Job Summary
The healthcare provider is seeking a Certified First Surgical Assistant for a shift in the surgery department located in Live Oak, Texas. This position involves supporting surgical procedures, including open heart surgeries, and requires managing patient care in a fast-paced operative environment.
Job Details
- Position: Certified First Surgical Assistant
- Location: Live Oak, TX
- Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week, starting 10/26/2026 and ending 01/25/2027
- Required Qualifications: Certified First Surgical Assistant certification, BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), OR circulator experience, two years of experience, ability to fulfill rotating call (one night a week minimum, one weekend per five-week schedule minimum)
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience in orthopedics, general surgery, gynecology, robotics, urology, vascular, cardiovascular, neuro, or thoracic procedures; flexible, caring, compassionate personality; willingness to scrub open heart procedures
- Additional Information: The role requires ability to work with basic OR equipment including cautery and video monitors, as well as experience with Meditech electronic medical records. Candidates should exhibit a flexible and caring attitude, with the capacity to work in a team environment in a demanding surgical setting.
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
