Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) / OR Tech – Neuro & Plastics Travel Contract

Join a collaborative perioperative team in Clinton, Maryland, as a Certified Surgical First Assistant supporting neuro/spine, plastics, orthopedic, podiatry, and pain procedures on a 13-week travel assignment. This operating room job offers consistent day shifts, hands-on surgical experience, and the opportunity to provide high-quality patient care in a busy community hospital near the Washington, D.C. region.

Certified Surgical First Assistant Job Details

• Location: Clinton, Maryland, near Washington, D.C.
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel contract
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• End Date: February 1, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,890-$2,030
• Schedule: Four 10-hour day shifts per week or five 8-hour shifts per week
• Shift Options: 7:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. or 9:00 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
• Call: Approximately 4-6 weekday call shifts during a six-week period, with weekend and holiday call as needed
• Weekend Coverage: Approximately 3-5 weekend days during the assignment, including weekend call when scheduled
• Orientation: Approximately 8 hours
• Patient Population: Adolescents, adults, pediatric, and geriatric patients
• Operating Room Environment: Six-room OR with approximately 20 cases per day

Certified Surgical First Assistant Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent operating room or perioperative experience
• Recent Certified Surgical First Assistant experience required
• Current NBSTSA certification
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Demonstrated neuro/spine and plastic surgery experience required
• At least one completed travel assignment required
• Experience with Cerner or a comparable electronic health record system
• Community hospital experience required; Level II trauma experience preferred
• Current Maryland license or compact licensure, as applicable
• Two supervisory references, including one from the most recent assignment
• Ability to participate in required call, weekend, and holiday coverage

Operating Room Responsibilities

• Provide skilled surgical first-assist support throughout procedures while maintaining a safe, sterile operating room environment
• Prepare ORs, surgical equipment, case carts, supplies, and instruments for scheduled procedures
• Support neuro/spine, orthopedic, plastics, podiatry, pain, general, gynecologic, vascular, urologic, and cardiovascular procedures as assigned
• Assist with spinal fusion, laminectomy and discectomy, orthopedic repairs and joint replacement, robotic cases, laparoscopic procedures, vascular surgery, and reconstructive plastic surgery cases
• Demonstrate proficiency with electrosurgical units, surgical drills, robotic systems, laparoscopic equipment, fiber-optic equipment, and other operating room technology
• Perform or assist with surgical exposure, tissue handling, suturing, wound closure, and management of vessels and tissues within the scope of practice
• Collaborate effectively with surgeons, anesthesia professionals, registered nurses, surgical technologists, and other members of the perioperative team
• Maintain accurate documentation and follow infection prevention, sterilization, laser safety, and patient safety protocols
• Participate in scheduled call, weekend, and holiday coverage to support continuity of surgical services

Why Clinton, Maryland?

Clinton offers convenient access to the Washington, D.C. region while providing a welcoming suburban setting with nearby parks, dining, and shopping. Apply now to join this Maryland operating room team and advance your Certified Surgical First Assistant career through a rewarding travel healthcare assignment.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.