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Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
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Hours: 40 hrs/wk
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Start Date: May 4, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced Surgical Assistant with a strong CVOR background for a hospital-based cardiovascular and thoracic surgery position at a Level III Trauma Center and Magnet-designated facility in Milwaukee, WI.
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Work in an 8-bed CVOR unit at a 938-bed Level III Trauma Center and Magnet-designated facility in Milwaukee, WI
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Patient population includes cardiovascular and thoracic cases: CABG, TAVR, valve replacements, robotic thoracic cases (lobectomy, hernia repair), generator exchanges, lead extractions, heart transplants, and Fem-Pop bypass
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Averages 10 cases per day with a 1:1 patient ratio
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Travelers in this role will circulate only — each case is staffed with two RNs (Circulator and Med RN)
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10-hour day shifts, Monday–Friday, with start times between 0530–0630
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On-call requirement includes one weekend per month (24-hour call, Saturday and Sunday 0700–0700), end-of-shift call up to once per week, and one holiday per contract
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30-minute call response time required; no sleep room available
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Holiday coverage is on-call only, as needed
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No floating required
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Epic EMR required; facility also uses Alaris, Pyxis, and Da Vinci XI
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Minimum of 2 years of surgical assistant experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
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Strong CVOR background across all specialties with the ability to work independently and with minimal guidance
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BLS certification required
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Graduation from an accredited surgical assistant program required
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CSFA certification preferred
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Epic EMR experience required
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Active license required, if applicable
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Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration
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Minimum of 1 professional reference dated within the past year, from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
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Not recommended for first-time travelers
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Assist with cardiovascular and thoracic surgical cases including open heart procedures, robotic thoracic surgeries, and electrophysiology-related cases
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Support provided by a Department Supervisor and Manager, a non-case-assigned Team Lead, a Surgical Assistant Lead for instrumentation and preference cards, and a House Supervisor available 24/7
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Anesthesia support available 24/7
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Weekend staffing includes a shared OR Supervisor and a small program staff team
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Two-week orientation provided
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Facility follows a fatigue policy limiting staff to no more than 60 hours per week or 5 consecutive 12-hour shifts
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Scrubs are provided by the facility
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Free parking available on site
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Cafeteria and Starbucks on site for staff
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RTO of up to 7 days is approvable; additional time off requests require further approval
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Clinical interview required, with final approval from the hiring manager
