Travel OR First Assistant – Orthopedic Surgical Support

Cross Country Healthcare, Inc.; Salida (CO); On-site; USD 76,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance withRx

401(k) retirement plan

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

Direct deposit/free checking

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel First Assist Technician Assistant for a travel assignment in Salida, Colorado. The role involves acting as a scrub technician and first assistant with orthopedic experience required.

The assignment runs 01/04/2027 through 04/05/2027 and offers a 13-week term with 40 hours per week. Required credentials include CST, Colorado Surgical Assistant registration where applicable, BLS, orthopedic experience, and 2 years of surgical first-assisting.

Qualifications

• Current CST credential.
• Colorado Surgical Assistant registration when applicable.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Orthopedic experience.
• 2 years of surgical first-assisting experience.

Responsibilities

• Scrub technician and first assistant during surgical procedures.
• Support orthopedic surgeries on the operating table.
• Maintain sterile field and assist surgeon as needed.

Skills

Orthopedic experience

Surgical first-assisting experience

BLS certification

Colorado Surgical Assistant reg.

Education

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

Colorado Surgical Assistant registration (when applicable)

Job description

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel First Assist Technician Assistant for a travel assignment in Salida, Colorado. The role involves acting as a scrub technician and first assistant with orthopedic experience required.

The assignment runs 01/04/2027 through 04/05/2027 and offers a 13-week term with 40 hours per week. Required credentials include CST, Colorado Surgical Assistant registration where applicable, BLS, orthopedic experience, and 2 years of surgical first-assisting.