Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
Portsmouth, VA
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Advance your healthcare career as a CVOR Certified Surgical First Assistant (OR Tech) in Portsmouth, VA (zip code 23707). This travel surgical job offers the opportunity to join a leading cardiovascular operating room team in a vibrant Virginia healthcare community. Portsmouth is renowned for its rich history, waterfront views, and thriving local scene, making it an ideal location for healthcare professionals seeking both professional growth and lifestyle benefits.

Healthcare Job Details

• Job Title: CVOR Certified Surgical First Assistant (OR Tech)
• Location: Portsmouth, Virginia 23707
• Employment Type: Travel Contract
• Start Date: February 16, 2026
• End Date: May 16, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: Days, Monday – Friday, 12-hour days
• Call Rotation: 1 week on, 1 week off (low call-back frequency)
• Average Weekly Hours: 40
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $2340 - $2510

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of recent cardiovascular surgical experience required
• Proven experience with heart surgery, VATS, and vascular procedures
• Vein harvesting experience required
• Active BLS certification
• Valid Virginia surgical assistant licensure
• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology and Surgical Assistant program
• Surgical Assistants with 2+ years of SFA experience (not currently certified) must obtain certification within 6 months of hire
• New graduates from a Certified Surgical First Assist school must obtain certification within 1 year
• Completion of Medical Staff privileging process required (application fee applies; 4–6 weeks)

Key Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons in CVOR procedures: patient positioning, retraction, suturing, dressing application, and skin closure
• Prepare and set up the operating room with necessary surgical equipment
• Maintain strict sterile technique throughout all procedures
• Support room turnover and restock surgical supplies
• Collaborate with charge nurse for assignments and serve as a clinical resource
• Maintain current certification as a surgical assistant

Apply now to join our Portsmouth, Virginia healthcare team as a CVOR Certified Surgical First Assistant and take the next step in your surgical career!

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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.