CVOR Surgical First Assistant
Atlanta, Georgia
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital

Job Opportunity: Certified Surgical First Assistant (CVOR)

Location

• Atlanta, Georgia

Employment Type

• Travel / Contract

Contract Length

• Approximately 15 weeks

Schedule

• Day shift: 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each)
• Call: 1 day per week and 1 weekend every ~4 weeks (subject to change)
• Weekend work only required during call
• Floating within facility and to Main OR as needed

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience
• First-time travelers accepted

Privileging Process

• Privileging process required prior to start (~120 days)
• Pre-application fee applies for privileging
• Full compliance with privileging and onboarding required to start on time; delays may push start date by 2 weeks

Required Qualifications & Certifications

• Valid RN license in Georgia
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• CVOR First Assist (2 years of experience)
• CVOR First Assist experience within the last year
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• CSFA or NBSTSA or NCCSA
• Cardiac experience
• Vascular experience
• Endovascular experience
• Thoracic experience

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background check completed within 30 days prior to start (including education verification)
• Education verification of related degree required (can be pending at start with proof of processing)
• Physical exam within 12 months of start (not required for subcontractors)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start (instant drug screen acceptable)
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months; privileging specialties require a second TB test within 60 days of start
• Annual TB questionnaire required regardless of TB status
• Immunizations/vaccinations required or documented:

  • Hepatitis B surface antibody titer or signed declination
  • Tdap (highly recommended; declination form allowed)
  • MMR (2 doses or positive titer; boosters may pend post start)
  • Varicella (2 doses or positive titer; boosters may pend post start)
  • Flu vaccine or declination required during flu season
• Candidate must review and sign facility-specific Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance policies prior to start

Orientation & Training

• Number of non-billable orientation hours depends on contract length (e.g., 15 weeks = approx. 19 hours)
• Competency exams required by agency (e.g., medication test, dysrhythmia/EKG competency)
• Color blindness test required; alternative assessment available if needed

Additional Notes

• No holiday requests off accepted
• Locals accepted at same rate
• Clinical screening required to determine fit before final manager approval

This position is ideal for Certified Surgical First Assistants with at least 2 years of experience who are willing to complete a thorough privileging process and comply with all facility and agency requirements. The role offers a day shift schedule with call responsibilities and floating within the surgical services department.