Travel Surgical First Assistant
Salt Lake City, UT
Slate Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
$2,082/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown4x10 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
As a Surgical First Assistant, you will support the surgical team during operations, ensuring that all procedures run smoothly. You will be responsible for preparing the surgical environment, assisting in various cardiac procedures, and maintaining patient safety. This position is ideal for those with strong experience in endoscopic vein harvesting and open-heart surgery, and it offers a dynamic work schedule with guaranteed hours.
Highlights
- Guaranteed hours with competitive pay
- 4x10 Day shifts
- Focus on cardiac procedures
- Located in Salt Lake City, UT
- CFA certification
- 2 years of independent Endoscopic Vein Harvest experience
- SA-C certification
- 2 years of Open Heart First Assist experience
- CSFA certification
Employer
Slate Healthcare
12 nurses recommend working with Slate Healthcare
Pros
I would like to give my recruiter Akash, a 5-star rating. He was patient, understanding, and supportive throughout my experience. Even though the assignment was not a good fit for me and I chose to leave the assignment early, Akash remained professional and continued to offer support without judgment. His communication and dedication made a difficult situation much easier to navigate. Based on my experience with Akash, I would recommend Slate Healthcare to other healthcare professionals looking for a staffing agency that genuinely supports its clinicians.
Cons
None so far
Recommends working with Slate Healthcare
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 Salt Lake City, UT
As a travel nurse in Salt Lake City, UT here's what you should know:- Salt Lake City's cost of living is slightly higher than the national average.
- Wages generally match up with the cost of living.
- Average summer highs are around 90°F, and winter lows are around 22°F.
- Short-term rentals are available, and they can be relatively easy to find, especially in popular neighborhoods.
- Salt Lake City is car-friendly, but it also has a decent public transportation system, including buses and light rail.
- Salt Lake City is fairly diverse, with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues include allergies and respiratory conditions due to air quality.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Salt Lake City offers a variety of restaurants, including a vibrant food truck scene.
- It has a thriving arts and music community, and there are plenty of outdoor activities, including hiking, skiing, and water sports on the nearby Great Salt Lake.
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