CVOR Certified Surgical First Assistant
Las Vegas, NV
Slate Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
$3,656/weekOverview
- Start Date07/13/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
As a First Assist Tech, you will be responsible for supporting the surgical team in a fast-paced CVOR environment. Your day-to-day duties will include assisting with vein harvesting, preparing surgical instruments, and ensuring the OR is ready for procedures. With a focus on patient care and teamwork, this role requires proficiency in CVOR techniques and BLS certification. Join us in providing exceptional care during critical surgeries.
Highlights
- BLS certification required
- Supportive team environment
- Must have vein harvesting capabilities
- 1:1 patient ratio in the OR
- Rotating weekends and on-call shifts
- 2 years of experience required
- EMR system experience
- BLS 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.
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