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AMN Healthcare Nursing

Surgical Assistant/Surgical First Assist - OR - Travel - (SA-SFA - Ambulatory OR)

Pay: $2,450–$2,576/mo

Posted: 4 weeks ago

Location: Manchester, KY (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/2/2026

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What they do

A Surgical Assistant assists in operations, under the supervision of surgeons. May, in accordance with state laws, help surgeons to make incisions and close surgical sites, manipulate or remove tissues, implant surgical devices or drains, suction the surgical site, place catheters, clamp or cauterize vessels or tissue, and apply dressings to surgical site.

$49,039 / year median in Kentucky

+13% projected growth

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Job Description

Job Description & Requirements Surgical Assistant/Surgical First Assist

OR•Travel•(SA-SFA•Ambulatory OR)

StartDate:

9/8/2026

Available Shifts:

D Pay Rate:

$2450.00

$2576.

00 Travel Registered Nurse, Operating Room jobs in Manchester, KY let you deliver expert surgical care in a supportive hospital environment at the facility. Manchester features a welcoming small-town atmosphere, beautiful natural surroundings, and easy access to outdoor recreation. To qualify, you need an active Registered Nurse license in Kentucky and graduation from an accredited nursing program. Recent experience in operating room nursing is required, along with strong assessment, communication, and organizational skills. Proficiency with electronic medical record (EMR) systems is essential. Recommended experience includes circulating and scrubbing for a variety of surgical procedures and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. AMN Healthcare provides excellent compensation, discounts and perks, dedicated recruiters and clinical support, the AMN Passport career app with 24/7 support, and a commitment to higher ethical standards as a publicly traded company. Apply now to join this Travel Registered Nurse, Operating Room assignment in Manchester, KY.

Required Qualifications Surgical Assistant/Surgical First Assistant, OR Experience:

2 years

Certifications:

BLS On Call:

One week per month

Weekends:

During call week SSN Required DOB Required CSTFA Cert in hand Job Benefits At AMN Healthcare we take care of our travelers!

We offer:

Competitive pay rates Free, quality, private housing Medical, Dental, Vision 401(k) and Flex Spending Life Insurance Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage Free Continuing Education Refer a friend and earn extra cash! About the Company At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.