First Assist | OR Tech | 13-Week Travel Contract – Cincinnati, OH

Surgical First Assistant / OR Tech – Travel Contract in Cincinnati, Ohio

Explore a travel healthcare job in Cincinnati, Ohio as a Surgical First Assistant / Operating Room Technician (OR Tech). Join a collaborative perioperative team supporting an 11-bed operating room with a strong orthopedic focus, along with general, vascular, urology, and robotic surgery procedures. This on-site surgical services assignment offers the opportunity to advance your operating room experience in a vibrant city known for its riverfront, diverse dining, arts, sports, and welcoming neighborhoods.

Travel Surgical First Assistant Job Details

• Assignment Type: Travel contract
• Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks, ending February 1, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,810–$1,940
• Schedule: 8-hour day shifts, 5 shifts per week
• Average Hours: 40 hours per week
• Call Requirements: Approximately 2–3 weekday overnight call shifts and 2–3 weekend overnight call shifts during a 6-week period; some short call shifts and holiday call are required
• Operating Room: 11-bed OR with a heavy orthopedic caseload
• Local Candidates: Accepted

Surgical First Assistant and OR Tech Requirements

• At least 1 year of surgical assistant or operating room experience required
• Hospital setting experience required
• Certified Surgical First Assistant credential through NBSTSA, NSAA, or NCCSA required
• Basic Life Support certification; American Heart Association certification preferred
• Completion of an accredited Surgical Assistant program
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Travel experience preferred
• Experience with orthopedic, robotic, urology, general, or vascular procedures preferred
• Strong sterile technique, surgical conscience, attention to detail, critical thinking, and teamwork
• Ability to remain composed under pressure, anticipate surgical team needs, follow direction, and communicate clearly
• Ability to stand for extended periods and safely assist with patient positioning, equipment, and operating room activities

Operating Room Responsibilities

• Serve as a first or second assistant during assigned surgical procedures under the direction and supervision of the surgeon.
• Perform surgical hand scrubbing, gowning, gloving, sterile field setup, and maintenance of aseptic technique.
• Function in the surgical technologist scrub role as assigned, including preparing instruments, supplies, and equipment.
• Review surgeon preference lists and prepare the operating room for scheduled procedures.
• Assist with patient positioning, skin preparation, catheterization, draping, and surgical site protection.
• Anticipate the surgeon’s needs and provide appropriate instruments, supplies, retractors, suction, irrigation, and electrosurgical support.
• Assist with trocars, surgical instruments, power equipment, stapling devices, drains, wound closure, and dressings within scope and under required supervision.
• Participate in accurate sponge, sharps, and instrument counts and promptly communicate any discrepancy or equipment concern.
• Handle specimens, implants, devices, catheters, drains, and packing according to established procedures.
• Support Universal Protocol and other patient-safety practices to promote correct-site surgery and reduce adverse events.
• Participate in room turnover, setup, cleanup, quality improvement, and performance initiatives.
• Protect patient confidentiality and provide respectful, age-appropriate care to patients across the lifespan.
• Work collaboratively with surgeons, nurses, technologists, and other members of the perioperative team.

Apply now to join this Cincinnati, Ohio travel contract as a Surgical First Assistant / OR Tech and support high-quality orthopedic and surgical care.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.