Travel Surgical First Assistant - $1,873 per week

Slate Healthcare, LLC.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 62,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed hours

4x10 day shifts

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Slate Healthcare is seeking a travel Surgical First Assistant for a 13-week assignment in San Antonio, Texas. The role involves assisting surgeons in the operating room, preparing the surgical area, and handling instruments to ensure patient safety during procedures.

You will be expected to fulfill rotating call (one night per week minimum, one weekend every 5 weeks), hold BLS and ACLS certifications, and bring at least 1 year of OR circulator experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year OR circulator experience.
• BLS Certification required.
• ACLS Certification required.
• Willingness to fulfill rotating call (one night a week minimum, one weekend per 5-week schedule).
• Experience in orthopedics, general, gynecology, robotics, urology, vascular, cardiovascular, neuro or thoracic OR preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons in the operating room during procedures.
• Prepare the surgical area and manage instruments.
• Ensure patient safety and maintain sterile technique in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

OR circulator experience

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Call rotation

Orthopedics/General/Robotics/Other ORs

Job description

Slate Healthcare is seeking a travel Surgical First Assistant for a travel job in San Antonio, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

Slate Healthcare is seeking a travel Surgical First Assistant for a travel job in San Antonio, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Surgical First Assistant
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Description

As a First Assist Surgical Nurse, you will play a vital role in the operating room, assisting surgeons during various procedures. You will be responsible for preparing the surgical area, managing instruments, and ensuring patient safety. This position requires strong OR circulator experience and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Join a dedicated team that values compassion and flexibility.

Highlights

• Guaranteed hours with competitive pay
• 4x10 day shifts for a balanced lifestyle
• Join a compassionate and dedicated team

Requirements

• Ability to fulfill rotating call (one night a week minimum, one weekend per 5wk schedule minimum)
• BLS Certification
• ACLS Certification
• 1 year OR circulator experience
• Experience in orthopedics, general, gynecology, robotics, urology, vascular, cardiovascular, neuro, thoracic preferred

Slate Healthcare Job ID #5b4b74a5-0b02-4e62-b5fd-f951ace22b06. Pay package is based on 10 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.