Travel Surgical First Assistant - $2,885 per week

Company: Lutheran Hospital
Location: Fort Wayne
Posted on: February 13, 2025

Job Description:

• Certification Details
• BLS
• First Assist certification
• CST certification
• RN license
• Certified Surgical Assistant
  • Job Details
  • Travel First Assist CVOR CST position at Lutheran Hospital
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • Shift: Days, 6:30a-5p, 4x10hr, holidays and call required, option for block scheduling
  • Average of 85 surgeries a month
  • Scope of role: acting as the primary surgical assistant during cardiovascular surgery, assisting the surgeon with various tasks, maintaining a sterile field, and assisting in room turnover.
    • Job Requirements
    • Required certifications: BLS, First Assist certification, CST certification (if required by Indiana State law), RN license, or Certified Surgical Assistant
    • 2 years of experience required
    • Must be able to suture as directed by the surgeons
    • Strong cardiac skills
      • Schedule Information
      • RTO blackout dates: 3/31/25-4/10/25
      • Max RTO: 1 week
        • Unit Specific Information
        • Floating: could float to Main OR
        • Dept: hospital issued scrubs
        • EMR: Cerner
          • Additional Details
          • Reason for opening: special, internal vacancy, leave coverage
          • Travelers submitted must attach required license and certifications or will be rejected
          • Travelers must be greater than 50 miles from facility - local candidates not accepted

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