Travel Surgical First Assistant - $2,246 per week

Medasource is seeking a travel Surgical First Assistant for a travel job in Monfort Heights, Ohio.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Surgical First Assistant
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 07/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Surgical Assistant (CSA) – Operating Room

10-Hour Day Shifts 

We are seeking a skilled Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) to join a busy Operating Room team supporting a wide range of surgical specialties. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced surgical professional who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced hospital environment and enjoys working closely with surgeons throughout the entire surgical process.

Position Highlights

• 10-hour day shifts
• Local candidates welcome
• Heavy orthopedic case volume
• 11-bed surgical unit
• Travel experience preferred
• Secondary interview with hiring manager required

Surgical Specialties

Experience in the following areas is preferred:

• Orthopedics (high-volume service line)
• Robotics
• Urology
• General Surgery
• Vascular Surgery

Key Responsibilities

As a Surgical Assistant, you will serve as the surgeon's first or second assistant during operative procedures and play a critical role in ensuring safe, efficient patient care.

Responsibilities include:

• Assisting surgeons before, during, and after surgical procedures
• Maintaining sterile technique and protecting the integrity of the sterile field
• Preparing operating rooms, instruments, equipment, and supplies
• Assisting with patient positioning, skin prep, draping, and catheter placement
• Handling surgical instruments, retractors, suction, cautery, and wound irrigation
• Assisting with tissue exposure, hemostasis, suturing, wound closure, and dressing application
• Supporting sponge, sharps, and instrument counts
• Communicating effectively with surgeons, nurses, and OR staff
• Participating in room turnover and preparation for subsequent cases
• Ensuring patient safety and compliance with surgical protocols

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of Surgical Assistant experience
• Recent hospital-based operating room experience
• Completion of an accredited Surgical Assistant Program
• High School Diploma or equivalent

Required Certifications

• BLS (American Heart Association)
• Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) through one of the following:
  • NBSTSA (National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting)
  • NSAA (National Surgical Assistant Association)
  • NCCSA (National Commission for the Certification of Surgical Assistants)

Call Requirements

• 2–3 weekday overnight call shifts every 6 weeks
• 2–3 weekend overnight call shifts every 6 weeks
• Some short shifts may be required
• Holiday call rotation required

Ideal Candidate

We're looking for a Surgical Assistant who:

• Anticipates surgeon needs during procedures
• Demonstrates excellent surgical conscience and attention to detail
• Works well under pressure in a fast-paced OR environment
• Communicates effectively with multidisciplinary teams
• Maintains professionalism and urgency throughout each case
• Is flexible, dependable, and committed to patient safety

Work Environment

• Fast-paced hospital operating room
• Heavy orthopedic surgical volume
• Collaborative team atmosphere
• Opportunities to support multiple surgical specialties

If you're an experienced Certified Surgical Assistant looking for your next opportunity in a dynamic surgical environment, we'd love to connect with you.

About Medasource

• Here at Medasource, the heartbeat of healthcare meets boundless opportunities! As a leading national healthcare consulting firm, we're dedicated to creating an unmatched experience for our consultants. We look for passionate individuals who not only embrace learning and adaptability but radiate excellence in the fast-paced world of healthcare. 
• Ready to breathe new life into your healthcare career with Medasource? Let us be your compass in navigating success on your healthcare journey. Join our vibrant Clinical Services team and take your career to new heights! 
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• Offices in 35+ cities 

Benefits

• Vision benefits
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Referral bonus
• Holiday Pay
• Weekly pay