Travel Surgical First Assistant - $2,580 per week
LanceSoft is seeking a travel Surgical First Assistant for a travel job in Nashville, Tennessee.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: Surgical First AssistantDiscipline: Allied Health ProfessionalStart Date: 06/15/2026Duration: 13 weeks36 hours per weekShift: 12 hours, daysEmployment Type: TravelOperating Room Tech (CST-FA) – Travel | First AssistFacility: Vanderbilt University Medical Center (Adult Hospital)Location: Nashville, TNUnit: OR Float Pool (CC02588)Assignment Length: 13 Weeks (Potential for extension)Open Positions: MultiplePosition OverviewVanderbilt University Medical Center is seeking a highly skilled Operating Room Tech – First Assist (CST-FA) for a travel assignment in a Level 1 Trauma Center. This role requires strong scrub and first assist experience across a wide range of complex surgical cases in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment.ScheduleShift: 12-Hour DaysHours: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PMWeekly Hours: 36Schedule Note: Days vary based on unit needs (no block scheduling available)Key ResponsibilitiesFunction as First Assist (CST-FA) during surgical proceduresPerform scrub duties across multiple specialtiesPrepare and maintain sterile fields and surgical instrumentsAssist surgeons with exposure, hemostasis, and wound closureEnsure adherence to surgical safety and infection control protocolsCollaborate with multidisciplinary OR teams in high-acuity casesClinical RequirementsMinimum 2 years of Operating Room experienceRequired First Assist experience (CST-FA)Strong scrub experience requiredExperience in:Orthopedics & Ortho SpineAbdominal RoboticsPlasticsFacility & Case Mix966-bed academic medical center56 OR suites (inpatient & outpatient) + 5 procedural roomsLevel 1 Trauma CenterPatient population: Adult only (no pediatrics)Case Types Include:Trauma & NeuroGeneral SurgeryOrthopedicsGYN, Urology, ENTPlastics & CardiothoracicVascular & Transplant (liver, kidney, pancreas)Robotic & Hybrid proceduresBurn & Hepatobiliary casesCertification RequirementsNBSTSA Certification REQUIREDMust hold CST-FA (Certified Surgical Technologist – First Assist)Certification must be active and submitted at time of applicationAdditional RequirementsMust be a travel candidate (local candidates not accepted; must reside 75+ miles away)Ability to float within OR units (no floating between locations)Strong adaptability in a high-volume surgical environmentWork Location1211 Medical Center DriveNashville, TN 37232Why This Assignment?Work at a nationally recognized academic medical centerExposure to advanced surgical procedures and complex case mixHigh-impact role in a top-tier trauma facilityExcellent opportunity to expand First Assist experience• Medical & Health Insurance Benefits from First Day for All Clinical and Patient-Facing Employees.• 401K Plan.•"Your Way is Paid" – we pay for ALL employment requirements, onboarding, physicals, titers, etc.• $300 - $1000 referral bonus.About LanceSoftEstablished in 2000, LanceSoft is a Certified MBE and Woman-Owned organization. Lancesoft Inc. is one of the highest rated companies in the industry. We have been recognized as one of the Largest Staffing firms and ranked in the top 50 fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing firms in 2022. Lancesoft offers short- and long-term contracts, permanent placements, and travel opportunities to credentialed and experienced professionals throughout the United States. We pride ourselves on having industry leading benefits. We understand the importance of partnering with an expert who values your needs, which is why we’re 100% committed to finding you an assignment that best matches your career and lifestyle goals. Our team of experienced career specialists takes the time to understand your needs and match you with the right job Lancesoft has been chosen by Staffing Industry Analysts as one of the Best Staffing Firms to Work for.LanceSoft specializes in providing Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, LPNs/LVNs, Social Workers, Medical Assistants, and Certified Nursing Assistants to work in Acute Care Centers, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Long-Term Care centers, Rehab Facilities, Behavioral Health Centers, Drug & Alcohol Facilities, Home Health & Community Health, Urgent Care Clinics, and many other provider-based facilities.BenefitsWeekly payMedical benefits