Travel Surgical First Assistant (SFA) in Asheville, NC

Job Title

Travel First Assist – Operating Room

Location

Asheville, North Carolina

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | Days | Full-Time | Onsite | 6:45 AM – 5:15 PM | 8-Week Assignment

Key Responsibilities

• Provide first assist support to surgeons across a broad range of surgical specialties including Ortho Trauma, Orthopedics, Spine, Neuro, GYN, Urology, General, Robotics, Vascular, Peds, ENT, Plastics, Podiatry, OMF, Dental, and Eye Trauma
• Assist with robotic-assisted surgical procedures utilizing da Vinci, Mako, and Velys robotic systems
• Maintain a 1:1 patient ratio within a 29-bed operating room environment
• Accurately document patient care and surgical activities using Cerner electronic documentation system
• Adhere to flexible scheduling requirements including on-call availability as needed
• Follow all unit-specific guidelines, policies, dress code requirements, and patient experience standards

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Surgical First Assistant
• Active certification as CSTFA, CFA, or RNFA required
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills to assist surgeons in Ortho Trauma, Orthopedics, Spine, Neuro, GYN, General, Robotics, and Vascular surgery
• Proficiency with Cerner documentation system
• Ability to meet on-call and flexible scheduling requirements

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience assisting with robotic-assisted surgery, including da Vinci, Mako, or Velys platforms
• Broad multi-specialty OR experience including Peds, ENT, Plastics, Podiatry, OMF, Dental, and Eye Trauma procedures
• Prior travel assignment experience in a high-volume operating room setting

Why Join Us

• Work in a well-equipped, high-acuity operating room environment featuring advanced robotic technology including five da Vinci Robots, Mako, and Velys systems
• Join a supportive surgical team with unit secretaries and tech staff available, offering a collaborative and resource-rich work environment