Travel Surgical First Assistant
Fort Wayne, IN
TNAA TotalMed RN
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,977/weekOverview
- Start Date09/06/2026
- Shift Breakdown4x10 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- Continuing Education
- 401k retirement plan
- Sick pay
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Referral bonus
- Employee assistance programs
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Benefits start day 1
Qualifications
- Your "Profile Strength" must be at 100%
Description
Required certifications: BLS, First Assist certification
Ratio: average of 85 surgeries a month
2 years exp
Floating: could float to Main OR
Required skills: must be able to suture as directed by the surgeons, strong cardiac skills.
Dept: hospital issued scrubs
EMR: Cerner
Scope of role: acting as the primary surgical assistant during a cardiovascular surgery, actively helping the surgeon with tasks like tissue handling, exposure, hemostasis, and closure of the incision, while maintaining a sterile field and anticipating the surgeon’s needs throughout the operation, assisting in room turn over to assist in the flow of surgical cases, must be able to cannulate when going on bypass and coming off bypass, and may need to pass cannulation suture
Employer
TNAA TotalMed RN
34 nurses recommend working with TNAA TotalMed RN
TotalMed is a Top Ten, travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians of all specialties in all 50 states. They offer local and travel jobs and match caregivers with the right organization to assist both facilities and patients. As an organization, they focus on putting highly-skilled staff into facilities to ensure adequate staffing for a better patient experience.
TotalMed specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country in Nursing and Allied Health. Throughout 2020, the organization filled roles at even the most short-staffed facilities during the most challenging time in healthcare. By matching the right travel healthcare professional with the right organization, TotalMed continues to offer a lifeline to facilities and their patients.
About Fort Wayne, IN
As a travel nurse in Fort Wayne, IN here's what you should know:- Slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Average summer highs of 84°F and lows of 63°F.
- Average winter highs of 32°F and lows of 18°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in the downtown area.
- Car-friendly city with a well-maintained road system.
- Limited public transportation options, so having a car is recommended for getting around.
- Diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include obesity and heart disease.
- Fort Wayne has a growing population of travel nurses.
- Abundance of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, vibrant art and music scene, sports events including minor league baseball and hockey, and numerous outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, and water sports along the rivers.
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