Operating Room Technologist / First Surgical Assistant
Marshall, MI
Cross Country Nurses
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Certified First Surgical Assistant. Provides peri-operative care to surgical patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse, supporting safe, efficient operative procedures and patient movement. The role requires independent performance, strong knowledge of sterile technique, and adherence to infection prevention, safety, and evidence-based standards.

Job Details

• Schedule: Day shift, 10-hour shifts, with a minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications:
  • At least 2 years of current Certified First Surgical Assistant experience.
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
  • Active first assistant certification.
  • Work history and skills checklist.
  • Supervisory signed reference from within the past 2 years of employment.
  • Required certification documentation.
• Preferred Qualifications: Previous travel assignment experience.
• Additional Information:
  • Assists the surgical team during operative procedures, including instrument and medical device use, tissue handling, hemostasis, and suturing.
  • Arranges and inventories sterile setups, passes items to the operating team, and supports sterile technique.
  • Assists with patient preparation, movement, environmental readiness, and operating room cleaning.
  • Follows infection prevention standards, safety procedures, established policies, and evidence-based practices.
  • Participates in competency assessments, mandatory education, peer review, professional development, staff meetings, and performance improvement activities.
  • Must be able to work independently and begin performing role responsibilities immediately.
  • Business casual attire or matching scrubs may be worn.
  • Call rotation and holiday coverage may be required when needed.
  • All scheduling requests and requested time off must be provided at the time of submission. No more than 5 days of requested time off will be accepted.

Benefits

The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits