Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
Washington, DC
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Advance your surgical career with a high-demand Operating Room Surgical First Assist (OR Tech) travel contract in Washington, DC (zip code 20010). This top-rated teaching hospital offers exceptional opportunities for healthcare professionals seeking travel jobs in the nation's capital, known for its world-class museums, historic landmarks, and vibrant city life.

Key Job Details – OR Tech Travel Contract

• Job Title: Operating Room Surgical First Assist (OR Tech)
• Location: Washington, DC 20010 (Washington DC healthcare jobs)
• Facility Type: Short-Term Acute Care, Teaching Hospital
• Employment Type: Travel Contract (13 weeks)
• Start Date: March 2, 2026
• End Date: June 1, 2026
• Shift: Day Shift, 4x10-Hour Days (06:30 - 17:00)
• Hours per Week: 40
• Weekend Call: Up to 1 weekend of call per six-week schedule (Sat & Sun 06:30 - 15:00)
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $1890 - $2030
• Scrubs Provided

Qualifications – Surgical First Assist Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of recent experience as a Surgical First Assist or OR Tech in acute inpatient and outpatient operating room settings
• Active DC State Surgical First Assist License (required upon application)
• BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) – required
• Certification by ARC-ST, AST, ACS, SASA, or CAAHEP (CHEA)
• Experience with Cerner charting system preferred
• Trauma Level I or II experience preferred
• First-time travelers accepted with unit approval
• Flu vaccine required (no exemptions)
• Two supervisor references required

Responsibilities – OR Tech Surgical First Assist

• Provide surgical first assist support for diverse cases: bariatrics, orthopedics (spine, total joints, ankle fusion), robotics, thoracic, trauma, urology, and endocrine surgery
• Operate advanced surgical technology including Da Vinci Si/SP/Xi, Mako Surgical System, and electrosurgical units
• Perform essential first assist duties: tissue manipulation, vessel clamping/cauterization, wound closure (muscle and fascia), tourniquet application, securing drainage systems, sponge counting, and wound dressing
• Maintain strict aseptic technique and adhere to isolation precautions
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams (IV, PT, RT, radiology, pharmacy, and more)
• Support adult and geriatric patient care in a high-volume operating room (50-100 cases daily, 23 rooms)
• Participate in orientation and complete required modules within specified timeframes

Join one of the nation's leading heart and vascular centers and enjoy a rewarding travel healthcare job in Washington, DC. Make a difference in patient care while experiencing all the city has to offer. Apply now to secure your next travel OR Tech opportunity!

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.