Certified Surgical Technologist / First Assist – Vascular Surgery
Winchester, Virginia
Winchester Medical Center

Travel CST/First Assist (Vascular Surgery)

Location: Winchester, Virginia
Facility Type: Hospital - Surgical Services, Main OR

Position Details

• Specialty: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) / First Assist (FA)
• Experience Required: Minimum 2+ years CST/FA with Vascular Surgery experience
• Certifications Required:

  • NBSTSA Certification (only accepted certificate)
  • Virginia State License (or status of license)
  • BLS (AHA only)
  • Facility privileging package must be completed and submitted within 48 hours of confirmation
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Employment Type: Travel

Work Schedule

• Shift: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM (4 days of 10-hour shifts per week)
• Weekly Hours: 36 guaranteed hours
• On-Call: 6-8 calls per month, including weekends
• Holiday Work: May be required

Unit Information

• Department: Surgical Services, Main Operating Room
• Specialty Area: Vascular Surgery
• Number of OR Beds: 17
• Patient Population: Adults
• Dress Code: Blue scrubs, per facility dress code policy

Additional Notes

• Immediate start of privileging package is mandatory for onboarding
• Facility only accepts NBSTSA certification—no exceptions
• Vascular surgery experience is essential
• Facility is a well-established regional referral hospital with a broad range of advanced services

Location Highlights

• Winchester is the oldest city west of the Blue Ridge Mountains, about 2 hours from Washington, D.C.
• Offers year-round outdoor activities including hiking, state parks, and scenic drives
• Rich cultural scene with museums, theaters, and festivals
• Known for a vibrant food and drink scene, including wineries and breweries