Posted 09/18/2026 · Job #509853

First Assist | OR Tech | 13–Week Travel – Mechanicsville, Virginia

Travel Mechanicsville, Virginia 13 Weeks 12 Hour Days

Job Description

Travel First Assist / OR Tech Job in Mechanicsville, Virginia

Travel First Assist and OR Tech opportunity in Mechanicsville, VA for an experienced surgical professional with strong operating room skills, robotics experience, and a commitment to patient safety. Mechanicsville, Virginia 23116 offers a welcoming community with convenient access to the greater Richmond area, a comfortable suburban setting, and the charm of a well-connected Central Virginia location. Join a fast-paced main OR team supporting a variety of surgical specialties while enjoying a 16-week travel assignment near Richmond, Virginia.

Job Details

  • Employment Type: Travel surgical job
  • Setting: Main Operating Room
  • Location: Mechanicsville, Virginia
  • Schedule: 36 hours per week; 3 shifts per week
  • Shift Duration: 12-hour day shifts
  • Call: Overnight call two shifts per week and weekend call averaging two shifts
  • Duration: 16 weeks
  • Start Date: 09/14/2026
  • Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,950 – $2,100
  • Patient Population: All ages
  • Specialties: Robotics, spine, orthopedics, laparoscopic, general surgery, GYN, urology, and vascular

Job Requirements

  • Minimum 2 years of surgical assistant or operating room experience required
  • Current CSA or CSFA certification required prior to submission
  • Active BLS certification required
  • Active Virginia licensure through the appropriate medical board
  • Strong first assist experience in the operating room
  • Fully functional robotics knowledge, including docking and supporting procedures from start to finish
  • Solid understanding of aseptic technique, sterile fields, and surgical counts
  • Travel OR experience strongly preferred
  • Ability to work confidently with patients of all ages

Responsibilities

  • Assist surgeons and nursing staff during operative and invasive procedures
  • Prepare the operating room with the supplies, instruments, and equipment needed for each case
  • Maintain sterile technique and help protect the integrity of the surgical field
  • Perform surgical counts and assist with specimen handling and labeling
  • Support surgical skin prep, clipping, catheter insertion, and other assigned clinical tasks
  • Assist as First Assist during procedures, including wound closure and cutting sutures when appropriate
  • Work with robotics and specialized surgical equipment across a variety of procedures
  • Contribute to patient safety initiatives, competency development, and team support in the OR
  • Help with pre- and post-procedure cleaning, supply management, and inventory needs

Apply now to join this travel healthcare job in Mechanicsville, Virginia and bring your OR tech and first assist expertise to a collaborative surgical 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.

Equal Opportunity

GHR Healthcare is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where individuals are treated with respect and provided equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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JOB OVERVIEW

Profession
Specialty First Assist
Employment type Travel
Shift 12 Hour Days
Duration 13 Weeks
Mechanicsville, Virginia
Location Mechanicsville, Virginia, 23116

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