Travel Surgical First Assistant
San Antonio, TX
Slate Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
$1,785/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown4x10 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Qualifications
- Resume
- Surgical First Assistant (2 years)
- At least 2 references
Description
As a First Assist Surgical Nurse, you will play a vital role in the operating room, assisting surgeons during various procedures. You will be responsible for preparing the surgical area, managing instruments, and ensuring patient safety. This position requires strong OR circulator experience and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Join a dedicated team that values compassion and flexibility.
Highlights
- Guaranteed hours with competitive pay
- Join a compassionate and dedicated team
- 4x10 day shifts for a balanced lifestyle
- BLS Certification
- Ability to fulfill rotating call (one night a week minimum, one weekend per 5wk schedule minimum)
- Experience in orthopedics, general, gynecology, robotics, urology, vascular, cardiovascular, neuro, thoracic preferred
- ACLS Certification
- 1 year OR circulator experience
Employer
Slate Healthcare
15 nurses recommend working with Slate Healthcare
Pros
I gave Akash a 5 star rating because he deserves it! He has been very helpful and supportive of me while I’m on my assignment. He has answered all of my questions and gave me information that was necessary for my assignment. I highly recommend him and Slate Healthcare.
Cons
None
Recommends working with Slate Healthcare
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Slate Healthcare is a premier travel healthcare staffing agency, connecting healthcare professionals with thousands of opportunities at top-tier hospitals and facilities across the country.
We’re committed to supporting nurses and allied health professionals in building stable, fulfilling careers—while embracing the freedom and excitement that comes with travel. Our goal is simple: to offer flexibility, competitive pay, and personalized placements that align with each clinician’s lifestyle and career goals.
At Slate, we empower our professionals to choose when and where they work, while ensuring they receive the highest compensation possible—because we believe that exceptional care starts with empowered caregivers.
About San Antonio, TX
As a Travel Surgical First Assistant in San Antonio, TX here's what you should know:- The cost of living in San Antonio is lower than the national average, making it an affordable city to live in.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living, providing good value for residents.
- The average high in summer is around 95°F, while the average low in winter is around 40°F, offering a mix of hot summers and mild winters.
- Short-term rentals and furnished housing options are relatively easy to find in San Antonio, with a variety of choices available for travel nurses.
- San Antonio is relatively car-friendly, with a well-connected road network.
- Public transportation options include buses and a streetcar system, providing convenient travel within the city.
- San Antonio is a diverse city with a wide range of demographics.
- It has a relatively young population, and common health issues may include allergies due to the climate.
- There is a large population of travel nurses in the area, creating a supportive community.
- San Antonio offers a vibrant culinary scene with diverse restaurants, a rich cultural heritage with art and music events, and a strong focus on sports and outdoor activities.
- The River Walk, the Alamo, and the Tower of the Americas are popular attractions for both locals and visitors.
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