CVOR Certified Surgical First Assistant
Atlanta, Georgia
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital

Job Opportunity: Surgical Services - Travel/Contract

Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Facility: Hospital in Atlanta (Travel/Contract)

Position Overview

• Specialty: Surgical Services
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 26 weeks (approximately 6 months)
• Schedule: Day shifts
• Weekend Requirement: Only during call (1 weekend every ~4 weeks)
• Call: 1 day per week plus 1 weekend every ~4 weeks (subject to change)
• Floating: Within facility and to Main OR as needed
• Minimum Experience: 5 years preferred; 3 years considered (first-time travelers accepted)
• Return to Office (RTO): Maximum 7 days
• Holidays: No holiday RTO accepted
• Privileging Process: Required prior to start (~120 days/3 months) with a $125 application fee
• Compliance: Full compliance required to start on time; delays cause 2-week pushback due to orientation schedule
• Orientation: Number of non-billable orientation hours depends on contract length (e.g., 19 hours for 19-week assignment)

Required Experience & Certifications

• Must have:

  • Cardiac, Vascular, Endovascular, Thoracic experience
  • CSFA, NBSTSA, or NCCSA certification

• Certifications (as applicable):

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure)
  • EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring)
  • State License (Georgia)
  • NURSYS Verification (RN, LPN/LVN, AP)
  • NIH Stroke Certification (if applicable)

Competency Requirements

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (for RNs and LVNs)
• Color Blind Testing (all candidates)
• Competency Exam (Nursing and Allied)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (strict 3-attempt limit)

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Physical Exam (within 1 year of start)
• Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray (PPD, QGold, or TSpot within 12 months)
• TB Questionnaire (updated annually)
• Immunizations:

  • Rubeola (Measles) - 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer
  • Mumps - 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer
  • Rubella - 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B Series or Surface Antibody Titer (declination form if negative)
  • Varicella - 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (highly recommended for privileging specialties)
• Drug Testing: Negative 10 Panel Drug Screen within 30 days of start (no pending results allowed)
• Flu Seasonal Vaccination or Declination (required for 2025-26 season)

Background & History Checks

• Background Check within 30 days of start (including criminal, sex offender, education verification)
• References: 2 clinical references required
• Skills Checklist: Updated within 12 months
• Transcript/Diploma: Required for RRTs
• Work History Verification: Verification of most recent employer required (can be pending with proof)
• Education Verification: Required, can be pending with proof (due within 30 days post start)

Additional Notes

• Privileging candidates must complete additional compliance checklists and may have vaccine declination options for Tdap/TD and Hepatitis B.
• Floating within the facility and to Main OR as needed.
• Locals accepted at the same rate.
• Clinical screening required to determine fit before final manager decision.

This position is ideal for experienced surgical services professionals with the required certifications and willingness to complete a privileging process prior to starting.