Travel Surgical First Assistant
Martinsburg, WV
Slate Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
$3,008/weekOverview
- Start Date08/31/2026
- Shift Breakdown4x10 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Qualifications
- Resume
- Surgical First Assistant (2 years)
- At least 2 references
Description
As a Certified Surgical First Assistant, you will play a vital role in the surgical team, ensuring that surgeries proceed smoothly and efficiently. Your responsibilities will include preparing the operating room, assisting surgeons during procedures, and maintaining the surgical instruments. This position offers a structured schedule with weekday and weekend on-call rotations, providing a balance between work and personal life. Join a dedicated team in a fast-paced environment where your skills will make a significant impact.
Highlights
- Opportunity to enhance surgical skills
- Located in Martinsburg, WV
- Collaborative team atmosphere
- Dynamic surgical environment
- 4x10 day shifts with on-call rotations
- EMR System: EPIC
- 2-3 previous travel assignments
- Certified Surgical First Assist (CSFA) via NBSTSA Verification
- BLS (AHA) Verification
- BLS Certification
- 1 year of experience in the specialty required
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) via NBSTSA Verification
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 Martinsburg, WV
As a travel nurse in Martinsburg, WV here's what you should know:- Lower than the national average, making it an affordable option for travel nurses.
- Wages generally match the lower cost of living.
- Average summer highs of 86°F and winter lows of 24°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially through local real estate agencies and online platforms.
- Car friendliness is high, as Martinsburg is primarily a car-dependent city.
- Public transportation options are limited.
- Martinsburg has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include obesity and heart disease.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Plenty of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, local art galleries, music venues, and sports facilities.
- Outdoor activities include hiking, biking, and exploring nearby national parks.