Travel OR First Assistant – CVOR and Cardiac Surgery | Springfield, Illinois

Experienced OR First Assistant sought for a 13-week travel assignment supporting CVOR, cardiac, thoracic, vascular, and general surgery in Springfield, Illinois. Join a high-acuity Level I trauma and acute-care surgical team, collaborate with experienced surgeons and perioperative professionals, and help deliver safe, efficient patient care. Springfield, the Illinois state capital, offers a welcoming community with historic attractions, parks, cultural experiences, and convenient access to central Illinois.

Travel OR First Assistant Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,900-$2,040
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel assignment
• Location: Springfield, Illinois
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• Schedule: Four 10-hour day shifts per week
• Shift Hours: 6:15 a.m.-4:45 p.m.
• Call: Approximately 1-2 times per week, including a weekend call rotation every 3-4 weeks
• Typical Caseload: Approximately 8 surgical cases per day
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatric patients
• Healthcare Setting: Acute-care hospital, Level I trauma environment, CVOR, and cardiac surgery service
• Charting: Cerner experience preferred
• Floating: May be required within the clinician’s scope to meet patient-care needs
• Orientation: Initial orientation and required pre-start learning modules

OR First Assistant Job Requirements

• At least 3 years of recent OR First Assistant experience; 3-4 years preferred
• Recent experience in acute inpatient operating room, CVOR, and/or outpatient OR settings
• Demonstrated experience with cardiac, thoracic, vascular, general, and trauma surgery
• Experience with procedures including CABG, mitral valve replacement, pericardial window, thoracotomy, lung resection, vascular bypass, carotid endarterectomy, AAA repair, and AV fistula repair
• Experience with bronchoscopy, EGD, laparoscopic-assisted cases, PEG tube placement or exchange, and trauma procedures
• Proficiency with case carts, surgical drills, electrosurgical units, and fiber-optic light sources and cords
• Strong knowledge of aseptic technique, isolation precautions, laser safety, sterilization and disinfection practices, and surgical wound care
• Current BLS certification; ACLS certification preferred or required according to assignment compliance standards
• Ability to participate in call coverage and work assigned weekend rotations
• Ability to complete required compliance, fingerprinting, and onboarding requirements before the assignment begins

OR First Assistant Responsibilities

• Serve as the surgical first assistant during complex cardiac, thoracic, vascular, general, and trauma procedures
• Assist surgeons with exposure, tissue handling, hemostasis, suturing, tying and ligating vessels or tissues, and closure of multiple wound layers
• Support procedures involving CABG, valve replacement, vascular reconstruction, endovascular interventions, thoracotomy, VATS, and other specialty cases
• Prepare and maintain surgical instruments, case carts, equipment, supplies, and operative fields
• Apply strict aseptic technique, isolation precautions, laser safety, and infection-prevention standards
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia professionals, nurses, surgical technologists, and other members of the perioperative team
• Promote patient safety throughout the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases of care
• Float within the scope of practice and support operational needs across the surgical department when assigned
• Participate in scheduled call coverage, including weekday and weekend rotations

Apply now for this OR First Assistant travel opportunity in Springfield, Illinois, and join a leading CVOR and cardiac surgery team.

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.