Travel Operating Room Tech - Certified First Surgical Assistant - Lake Havasu City, AZ

Travel assignment, 13 weeks, 8hr days, 40 hours a week, starting December 20, 2026.

Pay as Cross Country posts it: about $2,374 a week in all, a taxable rate of $27.67 an hour plus $1,267 a week in housing and meal stipends.

Job Summary

Certified First Surgical Assistant – Open Heart and Vascular, Lake Havasu City. This position supports open-heart surgery, including vein harvesting, within an adult surgical setting. The role requires clinical expertise in cardiovascular operating room procedures and participation in weekday call coverage.

Job Details

• Required Qualifications: First assist certification or grandfathering eligibility; First Assist education; at least 1 year of experience with cardiovascular operating room open-heart and vascular procedures, including vein harvesting.
• Schedule: Day shifts, 8 hours per shift, with a minimum of 40 hours per week. Weekday call coverage is required, with occasional Friday night call through Saturday at 9:00 a.m.
• Additional Information: Responsibilities include assisting with open-heart and vascular procedures, including vein harvesting, for adult patients. Scrubs are provided, and weekly orientation is available.

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