Surgical Assistant
Honolulu, Hawaii
Kapi'olani Medical Center for Women & Children
$2,511/weekAnders Group will give you the best chance of placement for this opportunity
Job info
Job Opportunity: Surgical Assistant (Travel)
Location: Honolulu, Hawaii
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Rotating
Hours: 36 hours guaranteed (may work up to 40)
Shift Length: 8, 10, or 12 hour shifts depending on department needs
Requirements
- Certifications:
- NBSTSA - CSFA or NCCSA - CSA (National Certification)
- AHA BLS (Basic Life Support)
- Experience:
- Minimum 3 years recent Surgical Assistant experience
- Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required
Compliance & Onboarding Requirements
- COVID-19 Vaccine (optional)
- N-95 Fit Testing within the past 12 months (specific mask models required)
- Proof of immunizations or titers (no declinations allowed):
- MMR
- Hepatitis B
- Influenza Vaccine (seasonal, no declinations)
- Varicella
- Tdap
- TB Test (Two Step Skin Test or equivalent within 12 months)
- Annual TB Questionnaire (within past 12 months)
- Drug Screen (Rapid 10 panel within 60 days prior to start)
- 7-year Criminal Background Check (county, state, national, federal)
- Driver's License/State ID
- Professional references (2 required)
- Various Hawaii Pacific Health forms including confidentiality, dress code, education and employment verification, orientation acknowledgement, and traveler attestation packet
- Skills and competency checklists and exams as required by the facility
Summary
This is a travel Surgical Assistant position in Honolulu, Hawaii, requiring a minimum of 3 years of recent experience and specific national certifications. The contract is approximately 13 weeks with rotating shifts and guaranteed hours. Compliance with a comprehensive set of health, background, and professional requirements is mandatory for onboarding.
Facility
Kapi'olani Medical Center for Women & Children
2 nurses recommend working with Kapi'olani Medical Center for Women & Children
Pros
Traveler friendly, awesome staff in the OR! They were kind and fun to work with. Everyone works well together and takes great care of the patients. Management was nice. Beautiful weather.
Cons
Crackheads outside of the hospital, dirty needles in the streets, tons of homeless people around the hospital area. Rotating 8 hour shifts were tough. Honolulu is super crowded and traffic is a nightmare.
- Childrens
- 207 beds
About Honolulu, HI
As a travel nurse in Honolulu, HI here's what you should know:- Higher than the national average due to the high cost of housing and goods, however, wages in healthcare generally match the higher cost of living.
- Average summer highs of 85°F and lows of 70°F.
- Average winter highs of 80°F and lows of 65°F.
- Short-term rentals are available but may be more expensive due to the high demand for furnished housing in a popular tourist destination.
- Car friendliness is moderate, but public transportation options are limited.
- The island's small size makes it easier to navigate with a car.
- Diverse population with a mix of Asian, Pacific Islander, and Caucasian residents.
- Common health issues include sun-related conditions and allergies.
- Honolulu has a large population of travel nurses due to its numerous healthcare facilities.
- Abundance of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, vibrant art and music scene, opportunities for water sports and outdoor activities, and access to unique historical sites such as the Pearl Harbor National Memorial and Iolani Palace.