Job Summary
The Operating Room (First Assistant) position is located in Brooksville, Florida. The role requires an experienced healthcare professional to perform surgical first assisting duties, including vein harvesting, positioning and prepping patients, controlling bleeding, and collaborating with surgeons and the surgical team. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day of the assignment.
Job Details
- Specialty: Operating Room (First Assistant)
- Shift Hours: 10 hours per day
- Minimum Hours Per Week: 40.0
- Start Date: 07/06/2026
- Travel Required: No
- Float: No
- Required Qualifications: BLS certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association, CFSA through the CAAHEP or Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) through ABHES, or NBSTSA certification is accepted; minimum of 3 years of cardiovascular experience; vein harvesting experience is mandatory; valid state license; valid certification in BLS, and CNRA.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with high-pressure surgical environments across diverse specialties, bilingual in English and Spanish, and certifications in DaVinci Robotic and laparoscopic systems.
- Additional Information: The position involves support during surgeries, including positioning, prepping, tissue handling, wound closure, and collaboration with surgical team members. Candidates should demonstrate extensive hands-on surgical assisting experience in top-tier healthcare settings.
- Submission Requirements: Candidate must have the required certifications and licensing; position is for an immediate start on 07/06/2026.
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
