Surgical Services - Surgical Support Aide

Norton Hospital Audubon; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation/assignments nationwide

Competitive hourly pay + stipend

Referral bonus

Job summary

Vibra Travels is seeking a Surgical Support Aide to join our network of healthcare professionals. This travel role focuses on assisting with room prep, patient transport, equipment handling, and maintaining a clean surgical environment.

The position involves working with nursing staff and surgical teams, requiring reliability, attention to detail, and the ability to travel to various hospitals across the country. A valid driver’s license and BLS are required.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Fluent reading/writing/speaking English.
• Basic computer skills or ability to learn hospital systems.
• Able to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment.
• Must maintain confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
• Dependable, punctual, and able to prioritize tasks.
• Prior hospital/OR/patient transport or healthcare support experience preferred.
• Knowledge of infection prevention and OR standards preferred.
• Experience with patient handling, equipment, or surgical supplies preferred.
• BLS certification from Vibra Travels’ approved vendor.
• Current, valid driver’s license and ability to travel by air/ground.

Responsibilities

• Assist with room preparation and turnover in the Operating Room and Surgical Services areas.
• Transport patients safely and efficiently.
• Handle and move surgical equipment and supplies.
• Support environmental cleaning and infection prevention practices.
• Follow nursing, surgical technologist, and anesthesia staff directions to maintain timely OR turnover.

Skills

English literacy

Strong communication

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma/GED

BLS certification

Driver's license

Tools

HIPAA knowledge

Job description

VIBRA TRAVELS is seeking a Surgical Support Aide to join our expanding network of healthcare professionals. We’re looking for dependable, detail-focused travelers with experience in hospital settings. If you're ready to assist in life-changing procedures while traveling the country, this is your opportunity!

Position Summary:

The Surgical Support Aide provides essential support to the surgical team by assisting with room preparation, patient transport, equipment handling, environmental cleaning, and the safe movement of supplies within the Operating Room and Surgical Services areas. This role helps maintain a clean, organized, and efficient surgical environment while following hospital policies, infection prevention standards, and patient safety procedures.

The Surgical Support Aide works under the direction of nursing staff, surgical technologists, anesthesia staff, and department leadership to ensure operating rooms are prepared and turned over in a timely manner.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Basic computer skills or ability to learn hospital systems.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow HIPAA requirements.
• Must be dependable, punctual, and able to prioritize tasks.
• Previous hospital, operating room, patient transport, environmental services, or healthcare support experience preferred.
• Knowledge of infection prevention, surgical environment standards, and medical terminology preferred.
• Previous experience with patient handling, hospital equipment, or surgical supplies preferred.
• BLS certification from a Vibra Travels’ approved vendor required.
• Current, valid, and active driver’s license required.
• Ability to travel using publicly available air and ground transportation.

Certificates, Licensures, Registrations

• BLS certification from a Vibra Travels’ approved vendor required.

Additional Qualifications/Skills:

• Excellent critical thinking, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to work in high-stress environments
• Respond promptly to requests from surgical staff and department leadership

Benefits

• Work with 1 recruiter from start to finish and assignment to assignment
• Local and Non-local positions available
• Competitive hourly rate in addition to tax-free stipend (if applicable)
• No pay cuts mid-contract
• Referral bonus (up to $1000 per referral!)
• License reimbursement if traveling to new state where new license is required
• Your pick of assignments at partner facilities from various health systems across the country

Vibra follows federal and state requirements for vaccinations, vaccination offerings, and disease screening. Some states and locations may have different vaccine or screening requirements.

We believe travel clinicians deserve full transparency. Every job we post includes a real pay range based on current bill rates. Before we submit you, we review the exact compensation package so there are no surprises later in the process.

Posters

Participating employers must display the E‑Verify Participation and Department of Justice, Immigrant and Employee Rights Section (IER) Right to Work posters to inform their current and prospective employees of their legal rights and protections.

The Employer agrees to display the following notices supplied by DHS in a prominent place that is clearly visible to prospective employees and all employees who are to be verified through the system: a. Notice of E‑Verify Participation b. Notice of Right to Work