Operating Room First Assist
Asheville, NC
Catalytic Solutions
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,410/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown4x10 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Benefits start day 1
- Sick pay
- Life insurance
- Referral bonus
- Health savings account
- Discount program
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- License and certification reimbursement
- Pet insurance
Description
At Catalytic Solutions, we’re redefining what healthcare staffing should feel like. We believe outstanding patient care begins with clinicians who feel supported, respected, and empowered. That’s why we combine personalized recruiter relationships with transparent, tech-driven processes that make every assignment simple, seamless, and rewarding.
We partner with top healthcare systems nationwide to deliver high-quality travel nurses and allied professionals at competitive rates—while ensuring our clinicians earn industry-leading pay packages. Behind every placement is our experienced operations team handling compliance, credentialing, and communication so you can focus on delivering exceptional care.
Catalytic Solutions—where clinicians thrive, partners trust us, and healthcare staffing gets smarter.
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
Catalytic Solutions
At Catalytic Solutions, we’re redefining what healthcare staffing should feel like. We believe outstanding patient care begins with clinicians who feel supported, respected, and empowered. That’s why we combine personalized recruiter relationships with transparent, tech-driven processes that make every assignment simple, seamless, and rewarding.
We partner with top healthcare systems nationwide to deliver high-quality travel nurses and allied professionals at competitive rates—while ensuring our clinicians earn industry-leading pay packages. Behind every placement is our experienced operations team handling compliance, credentialing, and communication so you can focus on delivering exceptional care.
Catalytic Solutions—where clinicians thrive, partners trust us, and healthcare staffing gets smarter.
About Asheville, NC
As a Travel Surgical First Assistant in Asheville, NC here's what you should know:- 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.
- Average summer highs around 84°F and lows around 63°F.
- Winter highs average around 47°F with lows around 28°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in the downtown area.
- Car friendliness with easy access to highways and parking.
- Limited public transportation options, so a car is recommended for getting around.
- 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.
- 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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