Surgical First Assistant
Newport News, Virginia
Riverside Regional Medical Center

Certified Surgical First Assistant - Travel/Contract

Location: Newport News, Virginia
Specialty: Surgical Services
Shift: Day (4x10 hours), 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Hours per Week: 40

Job Description

• Work in a Level II Trauma Center with 15 operating rooms.
• Surgical specialties include Neuro, General/Trauma, Robotics, Orthopedics, ENT, Vascular, Gynecology, GI, and Plastics.
• Role requires Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) or Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) credential.
• Must have at least 1 year of experience as a Surgical Assistant (SA).
• CSA credential must be through VDHP.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Required Qualifications

• Valid First Assist Technician license in Virginia.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a First Assist Technician, including experience within the last year.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Contract Details

• Contract length: 13 weeks.

Additional Information

• Must complete competency exams and medication/pharmacology tests as applicable within one year of start date.
• Facility will administer computer-based learning (CBL) during orientation, including pass/fail testing for EKG and medication knowledge.
• Must complete annual stroke education CEUs if applicable (not required for this role in OR).
• Fingerprinting via Virginia State Police National Criminal Background Check required starting 7/15/2025 (for tracking).
• E-Verify or attestation required.

Summary

This travel contract position for a Certified Surgical First Assistant requires at least 1 year of surgical assisting experience, current CSA credential through VDHP, and BLS certification. The role involves working day shifts in a busy Level II Trauma Center with multiple surgical specialties. Candidates must meet comprehensive background, health, immunization, and facility-specific documentation requirements prior to start.