Travel Contract

Operating Room First Assist
Asheville, NC
PRIDE Health
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$2,270/week

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Overview

Start DateASAP
Shift Breakdown4x10 hrs
ShiftDays
Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay

$2,270/week

Benefits

Weekly pay
Holiday Pay
Guaranteed Hours
401k retirement plan
Cancelation protection
Referral bonus
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits

Description

First Assist - Operating Room (OR)

Location: Asheville, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit and Work Environment

Unit: Main Operating Room
Number of Beds: 29
Patient Ratios: 1:1
Staffing: Unit secretaries and tech availability
Equipment: Standard OR equipment including 5 Da Vinci Robots, Mako and Velys Robots
Documentation System: Cerner
Scheduling: Flexible with call required
Dress Code: Scrubs provided

Procedures and Specialties

Assist surgeon during:
- Orthopedic trauma, ortho, spine
- Neurosurgery
- Gynecology (GYN)
- General surgery
- Robotics
- Vascular surgery
- Pediatrics (Peds)
- ENT, Plastics, Podiatry, Oral Maxillofacial (OMF), Dental, Eye Trauma

Required Qualifications

Surgical First Assistant with a minimum of 2 years of experience, including experience within the last year
ACLS certification
BLS certification
RNFA certification
Knowledge and skills to assist surgeon during orthopedic trauma procedures
Knowledge and skills to assist surgeon during spine procedures
Knowledge and skills to assist surgeon during neurosurgery procedures
Knowledge and skills to assist surgeon during gynecology (GYN) procedures
Knowledge and skills to assist surgeon during robotics procedures
Knowledge and skills to assist surgeon during vascular surgery procedures

Additional Information

Unit offers advanced technology and robotics for surgical procedures
Flexible scheduling with call requirements
Supportive staffing and 1:1 patient ratios for focused care

Employer

PRIDE Health

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About

PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.

Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

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About Asheville, NC

As a Travel Surgical First Assistant in Asheville, NC here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Slightly below the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages may be slightly lower than in some larger cities, but they generally match up well with the cost of living.

Weather

Average summer highs around 84°F and lows around 63°F.
Winter highs average around 47°F with lows around 28°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in the downtown area.

Transportation

Car friendliness with easy access to highways and parking.
Limited public transportation options, so a car is recommended for getting around.

Demographics

Asheville is known for its diversity and has a wide age range.
Common health issues may include allergies due to the abundance of pollen in the area.
There is a large population of travel nurses due to the presence of several healthcare facilities.

Things to Do

Abundance of restaurants, vibrant art and music scenes, various sports activities, and ample outdoor opportunities such as hiking, camping, and river activities.

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