Travel Surgical First Assistant
Portland, OR
Slate Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
$2,446/weekOverview
- Start Date10/26/2026
- 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 provide crucial support to the primary surgeon during surgical procedures. Your role will involve ensuring proper exposure and hemostasis, assisting in various surgical tasks, and maintaining a sterile operating environment. With a focus on quality patient care, you'll work as part of a dedicated team to prepare for surgeries and assist in post-operative activities, making a significant impact on patient outcomes.
Highlights
- Located in the vibrant city of Portland, OR
- Collaborative surgical team environment
- 4x10 day shifts with Thursdays off
- Opportunity to impact patient care directly
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- BLS certification required
- EMR System experience
- At least two years recent experience in the field
- Current nursing license per the state of assignment
- CSFA certification required
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.
Portland, OR
About
Portland is a colorful, eclectic city in the Pacific Northwest and the largest city in Oregon. It sits on the Willamette and Columbia Rivers, with snowcapped Mt. Hood looming in the distance, offering panoramic views. You get the best of all worlds in Portland, a thriving city with fantastic restaurants and coffee shops, plus lots of accessible nature nearby. Check out the Japanese Garden and Powell’s City of Books, and don’t forget to grab an iconic pink box of donuts at Voodoo Doughnut. If you’re feeling adventurous, take a day trip to visit some of the many mossy waterfalls in the Columbia River Gorge or hike around Mt. Hood National Forest for a close-up view of the enormous stratovolcano.
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