Travel Surgical Assistant - SA#0102

Job Title: Surgical Assistant
Location: Cincinnati, OH (Onsite)
Employment Type: Travel Contract
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: Day Shift (Start Time: 7:00 AM) – 4x10s or 5x8s
Weekly Hours: 40 Hours

Position Overview

"Navitas Healthcare, LLC" is seeking a skilled Surgical Assistant to support surgeons during operative procedures, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality surgical outcomes. The ideal candidate will work closely with the surgical team to assist with intraoperative tasks, maintain a sterile field, and contribute to optimal patient care in a fast-paced operating room environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons during operative procedures to ensure optimal surgical outcomes
• Position patients to provide proper surgical exposure
• Maintain visualization of the operative site using retractors, suctioning, irrigation, and tissue handling
• Support hemostasis using approved surgical techniques
• Perform wound closure, including running, interrupted, and subcuticular sutures
• Close skin using sutures, staples, or other approved methods
• Assist with postoperative local anesthetic administration under surgeon direction
• Apply and manage wound dressings and immobilization devices
• Assist in securing drains and other surgical equipment
• Support harvesting of veins, arteries, tendons, bone, or skin as required
• Maintain strict sterile technique and proper instrument handling
• Collaborate with surgeons, nurses, and operating room personnel
• Ensure accurate documentation and compliance with hospital policies and safety standards
• Stay current with advancements in surgical techniques and technologies

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Surgical Assisting or completion of an accredited Surgical Assisting program
• Minimum 2+ years of Surgical Assistant experience required
• Strong understanding of anatomy, physiology, and surgical principles
• Excellent manual dexterity and ability to stand for extended periods
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to perform under pressure

Preferred Experience

• 4+ years of overall surgical experience with specialty exposure
• Experience in robotic and orthopedic surgical procedures
• Completion of a CAAHEP-accredited Surgical Technology program
• Foreign Medical Graduates with relevant U.S. surgical assisting experience (case-by-case consideration)

Certifications (Required/Preferred)

• Required: BLS (American Heart Association)
• Preferred:
  • NSAA Certification
  • CFA (Certified First Assistant – AST)
  • RNFA (Registered Nurse First Assistant – NASC)

For more details contact at hdavda@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 516-862-1169.

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.