Travel Surgical First Assistant
Johnstown, PA
Vibra Travels
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

VIBRA TRAVELS is seeking a Travel Certified Surgical First Assist to join our expanding network of healthcare professionals. We’re looking for dependable, detail-focused travelers with experience providing first assist support during surgical procedures in an operating room setting. If you're ready to work closely with surgeons and surgical teams while traveling the country, this is your opportunity! 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Current, valid, and active certification to practice as a Certified Surgical First Assist required
• Minimum of two (2) years of recent experience as a Surgical First Assist in an operating room setting required
• Graduate of an accredited Surgical First Assist or Surgical Technology program required
• Certification through an approved credentialing body (NBSTSA, NCCSA, or equivalent) required
• Current, valid, and active driver’s license required
• Ability to travel using publicly available air and ground transportation 

Certificates, Licensures, Registrations: 

• Current, valid, and active Certified Surgical First Assist credential required
• Current BLS certification from a Vibra Travels-approved vendor required, AHA preferred and required by some clients 

Additional Qualifications/Skills: 

• Experience providing intraoperative first assist support including tissue handling, exposure, and hemostasis
• Ability to assist with suturing, wound closure, and instrument handling as permitted by scope of practice
• Knowledge of surgical anatomy, procedures, and sterile technique
• Familiarity with operating room protocols and patient safety standards
• Strong attention to accuracy and detail in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia, and OR teams 
• Free from illegal drug use and effects of alcohol in the workplace

Unlike working for agency after agency, with our travel program, you get to work for a company: 

• Work with 1 recruiter from start to finish and assignment to assignment
• Local and Non-local positions available
• Competitive hourly rate in addition to tax-free stipend (if applicable)
• No pay cuts mid-contract
• Referral bonus (up to $1000 per referral!)
• License reimbursement if traveling to new state where new license is required
• Your pick of assignments at partner facilities from various health systems across the country 

Vibra follows federal and state requirements for vaccinations, vaccination offerings, and disease screening. Some states and locations may have different vaccine or screening requirements. 

To find out more information or check out our website at www.vibratravels.com 

Our recruitment team wants to get to know you. Share your passion! Please complete our online application and submit your resume for immediate consideration. 

Thank you for taking the time to consider our career opportunities. 

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