CVOR Surgical First Assist RN
Lafayette, IN
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$38-42/hourOverview
- Start Date06/29/2026
- Shift Breakdown4x10 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Qualifications
- Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Description
Registered Nurse - Operating Room (Travel)
Location
- Lafayette, Indiana
Position Details
- Employment Type: Travel
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Shift: Four 10-hour shifts, Monday to Friday (7:00 AM – 5:30 PM) with rotating day off
- Weekend call rotation required (weekday and weekend call responsibilities)
- Number of Openings: 1
- Unit has 10 Operating Rooms
- Electronic Medical Record system: EPIC
Role and Specialty
- Specialty: Operating Room (Surgical First Assistant role)
- Department: Surgery
- Role includes assisting in Cardiovascular/Thoracic (CVOR/Open Heart) surgeries and ability to scrub other cases as needed
- Patient types include General, Orthopedic, Spine, Neuro, Gynecology, ENT, Robotics, Urology, Podiatry, Vascular, and Open Heart surgeries
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in Indiana
- Minimum 3 years of Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) First Assist experience, including experience within the last year
- Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) credential
- NBSTSA Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Associate of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing
- Operating Room (OR) experience
- Thoracic Surgery experience
- Vascular Surgery experience
- Ability to function as both a Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) and Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) depending on case needs
Preferred Qualifications
- Robotics training
Additional Information
- Must be positive, self-starting, attentive, able to anticipate needs, and adaptable to changing situations
- Scrubs provided (surgery scrubs)
- No float requirements
Employer
Host Healthcare
247 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
Extremely helpful and responsive in all aspects of recruitment and throughout each of my contracts!
Cons
None
Recommends working with Host Healthcare
At Host Healthcare, we provide a truly comfortable experience as you explore your travel nursing, therapy, or allied career. We make your travel healthcare journey easy by taking care of all the details, so you don’t have to.
We are on a mission to help others live better and we do this by helping the healers of the world be as comfortable as possible. With access to tens of thousands of travel nursing, therapy, and allied jobs in all 50 states, our responsive and friendly recruiters find your dream position based on what’s important to you.
During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.
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About Lafayette, IN
As a travel nurse in Lafayette, IN here's what you should know:- Lafayette's cost of living is 11% lower than the national average, making it more affordable.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Average summer highs are around 84°F, while winter lows can drop to around 18°F.
- Short-term rentals are available in Lafayette and can be found with relative ease, especially near the university campus.
- Lafayette is car-friendly with easy access to major highways.
- Public transportation options are limited, but the city is walkable and bike-friendly.
- Lafayette has a diverse population due to the presence of Purdue University.
- The age range is varied, with a significant student population.
- Common health issues may include seasonal allergies and cold-related illnesses.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses due to the presence of healthcare facilities.
- Lafayette offers a variety of restaurants, unique shops, and public art in the downtown area.
- There are opportunities for outdoor activities in the city's parks, including the Celery Bog wetlands and Wolf Park.
- The city also hosts cultural events, music festivals, and sports activities.
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