Travel Pathology Assistant - $3,045 per week

Cross Country Allied; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 68,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing allowance

Health insurance

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit/free checking

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Pathology Assistant for a travel assignment in Morgantown, West Virginia. The PA will work in the anatomic pathology gross room, grossing tissue specimens and handling frozen sections across three potential locations, on a rotating 12-hour shift schedule.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree, ASCP-certified Pathologists' Assistant, 1 year of experience, ability to gross simple and complex tissues, experience with Epic Beaker AP and voice recognition

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• ASCP certification as Pathologists' Assistant required.
• 1 year of experience in the specialty.
• Valid license to submit required.

Responsibilities

• Gross tissue specimens in the anatomic pathology gross room.
• Handle frozen sections and use cryostats, bone saws, scalpels, and knives.
• Work on a rotating shift schedule; 12-hour shifts; 36 hours per week.

Skills

Voice recognition

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Epic Beaker AP

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Pathology Assistant for a travel job in Morgantown, West Virginia.

• Specialty: Pathology Assistant
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 11/09/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

The organization is seeking a Pathology Assistant in the specialty of Pathology Assistants at a healthcare facility. This role involves working in the anatomic pathology gross room, supporting the grossing of tissue specimens, and working at one of the three gross room locations. The position requires the ability to handle a high volume of cases with varying complexity and is based on a rotating shift schedule.

Job Details

• Position Description: Pathology Assistant working in the anatomic pathology gross room, with responsibilities including grossing tissue specimens and handling frozen sections, utilizing tools such as cryostats, bone saws, scalpels, and knives.
• Required Qualifications: Bachelors Degree, Certification as a Pathologists' Assistant by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), 1 year of experience in the specialty, ability to gross simple and complex tissue specimens, experience with Epic Beaker Anatomic Pathology (AP), and voice recognition programs. Valid license to submit required.
• Schedule: Dayshift with start times between 0730 and 0900, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Additional Information: This position may work at one of three gross room locations: Main Ruby, Children's, or Innovation Corp. Training will be provided by current Pathologists' Assistants. The department handles an average of 160 cases and 700 blocks daily, with around 60% small cases, 20% biopsies/moderates, and 20% complex cases. No call, standby, holiday, or weekend requirements.
• Certifications: BLS (AHA), Certified Pathologist's Assistant (PA) via ASCP required.

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

Cross Country Allied Job ID #1332768. 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. Posted job title: MT - PA Pathology Assistant.

About Cross Country Allied

You bring the expertise. We bring the support you deserve. At Cross Country, we connect allied professionals with flexible opportunities designed around what matters most - your goals, your growth, and your wellbeing. Whether you specialize in imaging, respiratory, surgical, or lab work, we’re here to champion your success with nationwide roles, hands‑on support, and a team that sees you as essential. Because this isn’t just work. It’s your purpose.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus