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AMN Healthcare Nursing

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

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 6 days ago

Location: Salt Lake City, UT (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 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.

$53,809 / year median in Utah

+16% projected growth

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Job Description

Job Description & Requirements Surgical Assistant/Surgical First Assist

OR•Travel•(SA-SFA•Ambulatory OR)

StartDate:

9/21/2026

Available Shifts:

D Pay Rate:

$1673.00

$1759.

00 This outstanding unit is looking for the right First Assist Surgical Technician to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.

Required Qualifications Surgical Assistant/Surgical First Assistant, OR SSN Required DOB Required Work History:

Should not be more than 90 days of gap in last 1 year Experience with Independent Endoscopic Vein Harvest utilizing either Terumo or Maquet 6 Pro Facility Location Surrounded by soaring mountain ranges, Salt Lake City boasts beautiful scenery and a bustling city scene. Home to some of the best snowboarding and skiing conditions in the country, the city was chosen as host for the 2002 Winter Olympics. The Living Planet Aquarium and Clark Planetarium offer educational family fun, while the city's many museums document the history, culture, and arts of the region. The city's many parks offer plenty of recreational options, with scenic spots for picnics and sports alike. 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.