Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA)
Harvey, Illinois
Ingalls Memorial Hospital

Job Opportunity: Surgical Services (Travel/Contract)

Location: Harvey, Illinois

Job Details

• Specialty: Surgical Services
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift/Call: 24-hour call coverage on weekends
• Experience Required:

  • CSFA (Certified Surgical First Assistant) with Labor & Delivery (L&D) and Obstetrics (OB) experience required
  • Minimum 1 year experience in specialty or comparable/higher acuity required (per employment application requirements)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support): Required for all candidates (AHA provider or AHA RQI accepted; RQI provider like Laerdal not accepted)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): Required for specific RN/Unit positions (AHA provider or AHA RQI accepted)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support): Required for specific RN/Unit positions (AHA provider or AHA RQI accepted)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program): Recommended for Nursery, NICU, and L&D
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring): AWHONN Intermediate recommended for L&D
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course): Recommended for ER
• State License Verification: Must be verified through state licensing board within 30 days of assignment start
• NURSYS Verification: Required within 30 days of assignment start for RNs and LVNs

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check including aliases, sex offender, national and federal criminal checks, FACIS III, education verification, and international checks if applicable
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start
• Fingerprinting required for candidates without an Illinois state license; must be completed in Illinois and added to the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Registry
• Education verification required for highest level of education; diploma/transcripts acceptable if verification unavailable
• Drug testing: 9-panel minimum within 30 days of start, updated annually (includes cocaine, PCP, amphetamines, opiates, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, methadone, propoxyphene, methaqualone)
• References: 2 required
• Employment application including last 7 years of employment with explanations for gaps longer than 30 days
• Work history verification for 7 years required, to be completed 2 Fridays prior to start date

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year, updated annually, confirming good health
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start (specific 3M masks required)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination within 10 years or declination (Td not accepted in lieu of Tdap)
• Negative TB test (PPD, Qgold, or Tspot) within 1 year and updated annually; clear chest X-ray required for positive TBs
• TB questionnaire required for positive TBs
• Proof of immunity or vaccination for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (declination allowed)
  • Varicella
• Flu seasonal vaccination/documentation required for 2025-26 season (10/1/25 to 3/31/26); religious or medical exemptions require facility approval; declinations not accepted

Facility Specific Requirements

• Passport-style photo with plain background required for badge
• COVID-19 and Influenza religious and medical exemption forms must be completed and approved at least one week prior to documentation due date if applicable
• Compliance checklist and background attestation documents required for audit and verification purposes

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract position for a CSFA with L&D and OB experience in Surgical Services. The role requires weekend 24-hour call coverage. Candidates must meet extensive certification, background, health, and immunization requirements, including state-specific fingerprinting and licensing verifications. Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.

Note: All certifications must be current and meet facility-specific acceptance criteria.