CVOR Certified Surgical First Assistant
New Bern, North Carolina
CarolinaEast Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Certified Surgical First Assistant (CVOR)

Location: New Bern, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position in Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) as a Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA).
• Typical shifts Monday to Friday, either 6:45 AM to 3:15 PM or 5:30 AM to 2:00 PM for heart cases (heart cases start earlier).
• Every third weekend required.
• Call required.

Required Qualifications

• Certified Surgical First Assistant credential required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification as required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Surgical Services specialty.
• No first-time travelers accepted (prior travel experience required).

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Proof of government-issued photo ID.
• Proof of I-9 eligibility or attestation.
• E-Verify documentation or attestation.
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, social security trace, sex offender registry, FACIS Level 3, and others as required.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and updated for contract renewals.
• Education verification as applicable.
• State license primary source verification required.
• NURSYS verification required for RNs (if applicable).
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug screen within one year of start.
• Physical exam within the last 12 months.
• Fit mask test within one year of start and updated annually (specific mask types required).
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years.
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within one year (with specific protocols for past positives).
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) vaccination or positive titer.
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series, titer, or declination.
  • Varicella vaccination, titer, or history of chickenpox.
• Seasonal influenza vaccine or documented declination during flu season.
• COVID-19 vaccination status requested but not required.

Additional Requirements

• Two professional references within the last 12 months, with at least one from a supervisor or charge nurse.
• Skills checklist and competency exams as applicable, updated annually.
• Orientation and safety manual acknowledgment.
• Performance evaluations if previously employed with the facility for over 1 year.

Notes

• This position requires prior travel experience; first-time travelers will not be considered.
• Call and weekend work are part of the schedule.
• Heart cases may require earlier start times than standard OR cases.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Certified Surgical First Assistant travel contract opportunity.