Travel CVOR Open Heart Surgical Technologist First Assist

2 weeks ago

Las Vegas, NV, United States Cross Country Nurses Salary Full-time

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel CVOR First Assist for a travel job in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty: CVOR First Assist
  • Discipline: Allied Health Professional
  • Start Date: 11/23/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 40 hours per week
  • Shift: 10 hours, days
  • Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Operating Room First Assist Open Heart: The position supports open-heart and vascular surgical procedures in an operating room setting. Responsibilities include first-assist functions for on-pump cardiac cases, endoscopic vein harvesting, and pediatric cardiac procedures. The role follows a rotating daytime and weekend schedule with potential call requirements based on vein-harvesting skills.

Job Details

  • Schedule: Day shift, 10-hour shifts, 40 hours per week; weekends rotate.
  • Required Qualifications: 23 years of cardiovascular first-assist experience involving open-heart and vascular procedures; cardiac surgical experience as a first assistant in on-pump cardiac cases; endoscopic vein-harvesting experience; Certified Surgical Technologist First Assistant (CST FA) and Registered Nurse First Assistant (RN FA) certifications.
  • Preferred Qualifications: Pediatric cardiac surgical experience.
  • Additional Information: Clinical responsibilities include assisting with coronary artery bypass grafting, aortic valve replacement, mitral valve replacement, pericardial window, aortic dissection, congenital pediatric cardiac, femoral-popliteal, abdominal aortic aneurysm, and arteriovenous fistula procedures. Vein harvesting is required. The role requires confidence in surgical skills and knowledge, with call requirements varying according to vein-harvesting capability.

Benefits

The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

  • Private housing or generous housing allowance
  • Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
  • Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
  • Competitive salaries
  • Referral bonuses
  • Travel reimbursement
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Direct deposit/free checking
  • Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job ID #1343084. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Surgical First Assist

About Cross Country Nurses

You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.

Benefits

  • 401k retirement plan
  • Referral bonus