Travel Certified Surgical First Assistant - $1,859 per week

Slate Healthcare, LLC.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free stipend

Job summary

Slate Healthcare is seeking a travel First Assist Technician for a Richmond, Virginia assignment. The role focuses on assisting in Labor and Delivery procedures and providing support to the healthcare team in a fast-paced hospital environment.

This travel position offers a 3x12 schedule and potential competitive pay with benefits. The candidate should have a First Assist certification and BLS, with at least 2 years of experience.

Qualifications

• Healthstream Course: Code of Conduct Orientation
• HR: IT&S Security Access Form
• Certification: BLS
• Healthstream Course: Meditech Expanse - Surgical Tech
• Lawson: Drug Screen Results
• Healthstream Course: Annual Compliance Curriculum for HCA
• Healthstream Course: Workplace Safety Education Curriculum
• Health/Immunization: TDAP Vaccine / TD Booster
• Background Check: Education Verification
• HR: Professional Reference #1
• Background Check: Sexual Offender and Predator Search
• MinExperienceRequired: 2 years
• Healthstream Course: Surgical Technologist Skills Self-Assessment
• Health/Immunization: Varicella
• HR: Healthcare Professional Responsibilities Agreement
• Health/Immunization: TB Testing
• Background Check: Employment Verification
• License: OR First Assist Certification
• Education: USP 800 Hazardous Drug Risk
• EMR System: CPN and Meditech
• Health/Immunization: Health Statement/Self Assessment
• Health/Immunization: Fit Test
• Job Description: Surgical First Assist Job Description
• Education: Surgical Technologist Assessment
• Lawson: Background Check Results
• Background Check: GSA/SAM
• Board Certification: VA Board of Medicine Registration
• Background Check: Criminal Search
• Health/Immunization: TB Questionnaire
• Healthstream Course: Code of Conduct Refresher
• Background Check: OFAC/SDN
• Healthstream Course: Orientation Curriculum for HCA
• Background Check: Social Security Number Verification
• Health/Immunization: Hepatitis B
• Health/Immunization: MMR
• Background Check: HHS/OIG

Responsibilities

• Assist in surgeries in the Labor and Delivery unit.
• Support the healthcare team in a fast-paced environment.
• Contribute to safe patient care for mothers and newborns.

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

Slate Healthcare is seeking a travel First Assist Technician for a travel job in Richmond, Virginia.

• Specialty: First Assist Technician
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 11/30/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Description

Join a dedicated team in the Labor and Delivery unit where you'll be a vital part of patient care. As a Certified Surgical First Assistant, you'll assist in surgeries and support the healthcare team in a fast-paced environment. With a focus on providing exceptional care to mothers and newborns, this travel position allows you to bring your expertise to Richmond, Virginia.
Highlights

• Travel position in a supportive Labor and Delivery unit
• 3x12 work schedule offers flexibility
• Richmond, VA, known for its culture and community
• Competitive pay and benefits

Requirements

• Healthstream Course: Code of Conduct Orientation
• HR: IT&S Security Access Form
• Certification: BLS
• Healthstream Course: Meditech Expanse - Surgical Tech
• Lawson: Drug Screen Results
• Healthstream Course: Annual Compliance Curriculum for HCA
• Healthstream Course: Workplace Safety Education Curriculum
• Health/Immunization: TDAP Vaccine / TD Booster
• Background Check: Education Verification
• HR: Professional Reference #1
• Background Check: Sexual Offender and Predator Search
• MinExperienceRequired: 2 years
• Healthstream Course: Surgical Technologist Skills Self-Assessment
• Health/Immunization: Varicella
• HR: Healthcare Professional Responsibilities Agreement
• Health/Immunization: TB Testing
• Background Check: Employment Verification
• License: OR First Assist Certification
• Education: USP 800 Hazardous Drug Risk
• EMR System: CPN and Meditech
• Health/Immunization: Health Statement/Self Assessment
• Health/Immunization: Fit Test
• Job Description: Surgical First Assist Job Description
• Education: Surgical Technologist Assessment
• Lawson: Background Check Results
• Background Check: GSA/SAM
• Board Certification: VA Board of Medicine Registration
• Background Check: Criminal Search
• Health/Immunization: TB Questionnaire
• Healthstream Course: Code of Conduct Refresher
• Background Check: OFAC/SDN
• Healthstream Course: Orientation Curriculum for HCA
• Background Check: Social Security Number Verification
• Health/Immunization: Hepatitis B
• Health/Immunization: MMR
• Background Check: HHS/OIG

Slate Healthcare Job ID #4c229c95-4b5a-41be-8692-70bc43ce58fd. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

About Slate Healthcare

Slate Healthcare is a premier travel healthcare staffing agency, connecting healthcare professionals with thousands of opportunities at top-tier hospitals and facilities across the country.

We’re committed to supporting nurses and allied health professionals in building stable, fulfilling careers—while embracing the freedom and excitement that comes with travel. Our goal is simple: to offer flexibility, competitive pay, and personalized placements that align with each clinician’s lifestyle and career goals.

At Slate, we empower our professionals to choose when and where they work, while ensuring they receive the highest compensation possible—because we believe that exceptional care starts with empowered caregivers.