Travel Surgical First Assistant
Oak Lawn, IL
TalentBurst, Inc
5x8 hrs, Days
$2,526/weekOverview
- Start Date09/21/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
- Estimated taxable pay$1,280/week
- Estimated non-taxable stipends$1,246/week
Description
Title: Surg Assistant
Location: Oak Lawn Illinois 60453
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: 8hr Day Shift (32)
Shift Information: Schedule will be 4-8's between Monday and Friday 0645 start.
Clinical Interviewing- Schedule will be 4-8's between Monday and Friday 0645 start.
On Call, Call Back Requirements: Dependent on shifts/service line. 30 min. response time required. Sleeping room available for on call team member.
Weekend Rotation: Every 4th weekend (Sat-Sun)
Holiday Requirements: Holiday coverage required.
Floating Requirements: None
About Facility:
- 45 minutes from Chicago
- Level I Trauma Center
- Magnet Designated
- Comprehensive Stroke Center
- Beds: 794
Unit Information:
- Beds: 28 (2 hybrid room for CV/Vascular)
- Census: Average patients/day: Approximately 60-75 cases per day
Minimum Years of Experience required: 2-3 years of acute care experience (unless IR Hybrid Tech, then 3 years of hybrid experience)
- Will you accept a first-time traveler: Yes
Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:
- Outpatient, inpatient, trauma
- GSW, stabbings, transplant (kidney, hearts), donor cases, general, GYN, urology, robotics, vascular, ortho, neuro, open hearts/CABGS
- Hybrid Room: sees between 5-10 cases/day, depending onw hat cases are scheduled. Adults only. TAVR, AAA, Endarterectomies, angiograms, fistula revisions,
- 20% pediatric (open hearts, appy, chole)
- No liver or lung transplant
- Participates in Gifts of Hope cases
Required License, National Certification, Certs (BLS, ACLS, etc.), or other position specific requirements such as Driver's License and/or Insurance:
- OR/CVOR RN: BLS
- Surg Tech/CVOR Surg tech: BLS, CST
- Hybrid IR Tech: BLS, ARRT
- Surg Assist: BLS, CSA
Skills required:
- OR RN: experience with above case types, able to scrub and circulate, critical care experience (preferred), trauma experience at least at a level 1-2; EPIC experience required.
- CVOR RN: able to scrub and circulate ADULT or PEDS open-heart cases (manager will specify in posting) cases, critical care experience, Level 1 trauma experience; EPIC experience required.
- CST: able to scrub the above cases.
- CVOR Tech: able to scrub ADULT or PEDS open-heart cases (manager will specify in posting)
- Hybrid IR Tech: Need to have experience in above hybrid patient types; Siemens equipment experience required.
- SA: MUST be comfortable performing Surgical Assist and Surgical Tech duties. Please confirm in interview and document in offer email that this was discussed.
Support within the Department:
- Charge nurse: no patient assignment (M-F) able to assist on weekends and evenings.
- Bedside monitoring by anesthesiologist
- Resource Nurse
- Surgeons (have preference cards)
- ANM
- Educators
- Service line reps
- EPIC super-user
Technology/Equipment:
- EMR: EPIC
- IV Pump: Alaris
- Med dispensing: Pyxis
Floating: If yes, where:
- None
Orientation (facility and unit) :
- 1st day: meet the educators and ANM, gain login access, online modules, EPIC training.
- 2nd-3rd: unit orientation
Scheduling:
- Weekend rotation: every 4th weekend (Sat-Sun)
- Shifts Times:
- 0645-1515
- 1445-1915
- 2245-0715
- 3x 12h
- 2x8H; 2x 12H
- 5x8h
- RT/Hybrid: M-Thurs 8/10H shifts
- 6-week schedule, will receive 2-4 ahead
- Schedule is rotation based
- No self-scheduling; will be plugged in where they are needed based on the rotation
- OR is open 24/7, 365 days a year
- OR operates M-F 0730-2300. After 2300 skeleton crew for trauma and urgent cases only
- Sat-Sun 0700-1700, after 1700 skeleton crew for trauma and urgent cases only
- All RTO must be emailed to Cassie Ciavarella
- Holiday Requirements: Holiday coverage required.
- On-Call: Dependent on shifts/service line. 30 min. response time required. Sleeping room available for on call team member.
Other notes:
- Scrub Color: Provided
- Parking: Free
- Unit Culture:
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Employer
TalentBurst, Inc
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Whether you're a nurse, allied health professional, or administrative personnel, we have the expertise to match your skills and aspirations with the perfect placement.
About Oak Lawn, IL
As a travel nurse in Oak Lawn, IL here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Oak Lawn, IL is slightly higher than the national average.
- Wages typically match up with the higher cost of living.
- In summer, the average high is around 84°F and the average low is around 64°F.
- In winter, the average high is around 32°F and the average low is around 17°F.
- There are options for short term rentals in Oak Lawn, IL, and they are relatively easy to find.
- Oak Lawn is car-friendly with easy access to major highways.
- Public transportation options include bus services provided by PACE.
- Oak Lawn has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include respiratory conditions due to seasonal changes.
- There is a large population of healthcare professionals, including travel nurses.
- There are various restaurants offering diverse cuisines, art galleries, live music venues, and sports facilities.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy parks and recreational areas for hiking and biking.