CVOR Certified Surgical First Assistant
Atlanta, GA
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Surgical Services (Travel/Contract)

Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 15 weeks

Job Summary

• Position requires completion of a privileging process prior to start (approximately 3-4 months).
• Schedule: Day shifts.
• Call: 1 day per week and 1 weekend every ~4 weeks (subject to change).
• Floating: Within facility/scope of practice and to Main OR as needed.
• Minimum Experience: 5 years preferred; 3 years considered. First-time travelers accepted.
• Clinical screening required to determine fit before final approval.
• Return to Office (RTO): Maximum 7 days; no holiday RTO accepted.
• Full compliance with all requirements is mandatory to start on time; delays in compliance may push start date by 2 weeks.
• Locals accepted at the same rate.

Required Experience

• Specialty: Surgical Services
• Years of Experience: Minimum 5 years preferred (3 years considered, but 5 years is the higher requirement and should be noted).
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required; first-time travelers accepted.

Certifications & Licenses

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): Required for applicable specialties (e.g., RN in surgical areas).
• BLS (Basic Life Support): Required unless specialty states otherwise.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support): Required for RN’s in PACU/Pre-op/Endo/CSU (if pediatric patients accepted), ER.
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program): Required if applicable.
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring): Online course required within a few months of hire (no re-certification needed).
• State License: Must be licensed in Georgia (for CRTs & RRTs).
• NURSYS Verification: Annual verification required for RN, LPN/LVN, AP.
• Tech Cert Verification: National certification verification if applicable.
• Additional certifications may be required depending on specialty and unit.

Compliance & Screening Requirements

• Background Check: Comprehensive background check required within 30 days of start, including education verification. Cannot start with background pending.
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start; instant drug screen acceptable under certain conditions. Cannot start with results pending.
• Physical Exam: Required by agency (not client), must be within 1 year of start.
• Immunizations & Health Documents:

  • TB Test (PPD, QGold, or TSpot) within 12 months; additional testing required for privileging specialties.
  • TB Questionnaire: Required annually for all candidates.
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): 2 vaccines or positive titer; boosters allowed to pend past start if not eligible yet.
  • Hepatitis B: Series, surface antibody titer, or signed declination required; stricter rules for privileging specialties.
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer; boosters allowed to pend past start if not eligible yet.
  • Flu Vaccine or Declination: Required during flu season (Nov 1 - Mar 31).
• Color Blind Testing: Required for all candidates; alternative assessment available if needed.
• Competency Exams:

  • Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required for RNs and LVNs by agency.
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required for certain units; up to 3 attempts allowed.
  • General competency exam required for nursing and allied health by agency.

Additional Notes

• Privileging specialties (e.g., CVOR Certified Surgical First Assistant, RNFA) have additional compliance and documentation requirements, including a vaccine declination form and additional health clearances.
• Candidates must review and sign facility-specific policies such as Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance Policy prior to start.
• Orientation hours are non-billable and vary based on contract length (e.g., 15 weeks = 15 hours).
• Return to Office (RTO) policy and holiday restrictions apply strictly.

This position is suitable for experienced surgical services professionals seeking a travel contract in Atlanta, GA, with a comprehensive privileging and compliance process. First-time travelers are welcome, and full compliance with all certifications, health, and background requirements is mandatory.