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AMN Healthcare Nursing

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

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 6 weeks ago

Location: Charlottesville, VA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/20/2026

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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.

$76,978 / year median in Virginia

+13% projected growth

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Job Description

Job Description & Requirements Surgical Assistant/Surgical First Assist

OR•Travel•(SA-SFA•Ambulatory OR)

StartDate:

8/24/2026

Available Shifts:

D Pay Rate:

$2693.00

$2831.

00 This is a 176-bed facility featuring all patient-friendly private rooms. The Surgical Assistant (SA) works as a 1st or 2nd assistant to the surgeon and under the direction and supervision of that surgeon may perform specific significant surgical tasks

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

2 years

Licenses:

SA-SFA-VA

Certifications(At least one of the following):

CERT-CSFAC, CERT-NBSTSA

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CSFA Holidays:

Yes On Call:

Yes Weekends:

Yes Scrub Colors:

Navy Blue Booked Travelers for this position will need to be credentialed by both AMN & Sentara teams as required for the privileging access Virginia State License for CSA Required In-Hand to Submit Preferred Qualifications Compact RN License In-Hand Previous Travel Experience

EPIC EMR

Facility Location Here in the shadows of the gorgeous Blue Ridge Mountains, bold innovation and unmatched tradition walk hand-in-hand alongside an abundance of natural beauty. Explore historic sites like Jefferson's Monticello and the grounds of the University of Virginia, and enjoy first-rate museums, galleries, wineries, shops and parks. 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.