Travel CVOR Open Heart Surgical Technologist First Assist - $2,270 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel CVOR First Assist for a travel job in Lafayette, Indiana.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CVOR First Assist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 08/03/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Operating Room First Assist Open Heart (Operating Room, CSFA) Lafayette, Indiana. The healthcare provider will serve as a Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) within the operating room, supporting thoracic cases and assisting as needed for vascular and open heart procedures. The role includes the ability to scrub for a variety of surgical specialties and function as a CSFA and Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) depending on case requirements. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day.

Job Details

• Schedule: Days (7:00 AM5:30 PM), MondayFriday with rotating day off; 10 shift hours; minimum 40 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA); Basic Life Support (BLS); Nerve Block Standard for Surgical Assistance (NBSTSA) certification; experience as a First Assist to scrub in thoracic cases; ability to scrub for vascular and open heart cases and additionally scrub other cases as needed; at least 3 years of experience
• Preferred Qualifications: Robotics training
• Call Requirements: Weekday and weekend call requirements

Benefits: The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job ID #1274295. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Surgical First Assist

About Cross Country Nurses

You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus