First Assist Technician
Winona, MN
Voca Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
$2,447/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
- Estimated taxable pay$1,180/week
- Estimated non-taxable stipends$1,267/week
Benefits
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Guaranteed Hours
Description
Department: OR | CSFA
- # Suites: 7- Average # of cases per day : 5-25
- Required Certifications: BLS, Graduate of any accredited surgical technologist program (must be certified). Prefer NBSTSA- CST.
- Common Cases: General surgery, orthopedic/sports medicine, plastics and cosmetics, podiatry, cataracts/Eye Procedures, OB/GYN/Women's Health (non-cancer related).
Prefer someone comfortable transitioning between scrubbing and assisting.- Experience or 'Must have' skills: Must have 3 years of CST experience. Must have General and Ortho- specifically total joints. Prefer Plastics experience. Must have experience in similar size facilities Trauma Level 3 & 4, &/or Critically Access Hospitals.
Scrub for the OR- Shifts & Scheduling: 5- 8 Hr Shifts/Wk, 0645-1515, late stay rotations and on-call rotations, block scheduling; Scheduling is done by the manager, travelers are asked to be flexible and help to fill gaps in permanent scheduling.-
Weeknight/Call Requirements: on-call, late stay rotations, 1-2x/wk. Typically M-F, 15.5 hrs of weeknights call.- Weekend/Call Requirements: on- call, 1-2x per month, 24 hr call shifts from Sat 0645-0645, Sun 0645-0645
.- Holiday/Call Requirements: May be asked to Holiday Call Rotation, Day before & Day of OR Day of & Day after; if Holiday is on M or F then will include Weekend Before or After the Holiday (Ex: Memorial Day 2025 5/23-26).
- What is call response time: 30 minutes.- Floating Requirements: May be asked to float into OR scrub role PAA/PACU, sterile processing, for helping hands. - Scrub Color/Dress Code: provided at facility (cannot be worn outside), please arrive presentable to facility
Employer
Voca Healthcare
50 nurses recommend working with Voca Healthcare
Pros
I met her a year ago, and was wanting to travel but I didn’t have my multi-state licenses yet. She remembered me! Not long ago she reached out to me and said she wanted to help me and that she had some terrific leads. She got me into a job in Wisconsin, and she checks on me all the time. I couldn’t ask for a better recruiter and friend! I am so blessed to have been one of her clients! I will send everyone I know to her!! ❤️"
Cons
None
Recommends working with Voca Healthcare
4 nurses found this helpful
As a Voca Traveler, you will gain new clinical skills, visit amazing places and meet awesome healthcare professionals.
As a travel health professional, your experience and dedication to patient care is in high demand throughout the United States. Whether you are a veteran traveler looking for your next opportunity, or you are looking to travel for the first time, Voca is here to support you. Voca’s experienced and dedicated travel team works in concert with you every step of the way. Our long-standing partnerships with some of the most respected and recognized healthcare organizations in the country allow us to identify career opportunities to help you increase your knowledge and experience while working with some of the best physicians and healthcare professionals in the world. At Voca, we strongly believe a better career results in a happier you. We are here to help you find a position that is professionally and personally rewarding.
About Winona, MN
As a Travel First Assist Technician in Winona, MN here's what you should know:- Winona's cost of living is 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 are around 82°F, and winter lows are around 9°F, so be prepared for a wide range of temperatures.
- Short term rentals can be found in Winona, but it's recommended to start searching early, especially during peak seasons.
- Winona is car-friendly with easy access to parking.
- Public transportation options are limited, so having a car is essential for getting around.
- Winona has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include seasonal allergies and cold-related illnesses.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Winona offers a variety of restaurants, art galleries, and live music venues.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy hiking, biking, and water activities on the Mississippi River.
- Sports enthusiasts can participate in or attend local college games and community events.
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