Travel Surgical First Assistant - $2,139 per week

MedPro Healthcare Staffing; Alpena (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay and direct deposit

Full coverage of all credentialing fees

401(k) matching

Tax Free Per Diems

Job summary

A travel healthcare staffing agency is seeking a Surgical First Assistant for a 13-week assignment in Alpena, Michigan. This role includes assisting surgeons during procedures, ensuring patient safety, and requires a graduate degree in Surgical Technology alongside required certifications. The position offers competitive pay with benefits including full health insurance and housing options. Ideal candidates will have strong skills in surgical assistance and current BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program.
• Certification by the National Board on Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.
• Current BLS Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct assistance to surgeons during surgical procedures.
• Position patients for optimal exposure during surgeries.
• Perform visualization of the operative site and assist with closure.

Skills

Surgical Technology knowledge

BLS Certification

Surgical assistance

Education

Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

MedPro Healthcare Allied Staffing is seeking a travel Surgical First Assistant for a travel job in Alpena, Michigan.

• Specialty: Surgical First Assistant
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 03/02/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program.
• Certification credentialed by the National Board on Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting as a surgical technologist and surgical first assistant.
• Current BLS Certification

Benefits

• Weekly pay and direct deposit
• Full coverage of all credentialing fees
• Private housing or housing allowance
• Group Health insurance for you and your family
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) matching
• Unlimited Referral Bonuses up to $1,000
• Day 1 medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family
• On Staff Clinical Support Team
• Access to nationwide travel assignments
• MPX+ Mobile app -24/7 real-time access to jobs, credentials, assignment details, and more
• Tax Free Per Diems, Housing Stipends and Travel Reimbursements
• Employee assistance programs

Duties & Responsibilities

The primary responsibility of the Surgical First Assistant is to provide direct assistance to surgeons during surgical procedures.

• Positions patient to give best exposure for surgical procedure, using stabilizing equipment when necessary, while maximizing patient comfort and safety.
• Provides visualization of the operative site using appropriate method, including manipulation of tissue and materials, retraction, sponging, suctioning and irrigation.
• Utilizes appropriate technique to achieve temporary and permanent hemostasis.
• Assists with body plane closure, application of wound dressings and securing of drainage systems.
• Participate in emergency resuscitation and stabilization if needed.

About Agency

MedPro Healthcare Staffing is a Joint Commission certified provider of contract staffing services. Since 1983, we have placed nursing and allied travelers in top healthcare facilities nationwide. Join us today for your very own MedPro Experience®.

MedPro Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, disability, marital status or veteran status.