-
Shift: Days, 4x9hrs
-
Hours: 36 hrs/wk
-
Start Date: Aug 24, 2026
-
Length: 13 weeks
-
Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking a Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) with at least 2 years of experience for a 13-week surgery position at a Level III Trauma Center and Magnet-designated hospital in Milwaukee, WI.
-
636-bed, Level III Trauma Center and Magnet-designated hospital located in Milwaukee, WI
-
Surgery unit handling ophthalmology (cataract, glaucoma, corneal, vitrectomy, retinal detachment), orthopedic (carpal tunnel, trigger finger, small joint fusions, ORIF distal radius), and general surgery (mastectomy, breast biopsy, plastics) cases
-
Ophthalmology cases utilize Zeiss microscopes; candidates must be comfortable assisting while looking through oculars
-
EMR: Epic
-
May be cross-trained to an on-site Urology Center if skillset and schedule allows; no floating to other hospitals or sites
-
4 x 9-hour day shifts per week (36 hours); start times vary between 6:30 AM and 8:00 AM, most commonly 6:30 AM
-
On-call required on weekdays (end of shift until midnight), weekends (Sat/Sun 6:30 AM–midnight), and holidays (6:30 AM–midnight) with a 30-minute response time
-
Call rotation is approximately every 6 weeks and is subject to change based on staffing needs
-
Minimum 2 years of surgical first assisting experience required
-
CSFA certification required from NBSTSA, ABSA, or NCCSA
-
BLS certification required
-
Experience with ophthalmology, orthopedic, and general surgery cases required
-
Proficiency assisting with Zeiss microscope-guided ophthalmology procedures required
-
Active license required if applicable
-
Minimum 1 professional reference from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN collected within the last year
-
Candidate DOB and last 4 digits of SSN required for consideration
-
Candidate middle name or initial required for consideration
-
First-time travelers are generally not recommended for this position and would require further evaluation and approval from the hiring manager
-
Former employees of Advocate Health or any of its subsidiaries must be separated for at least 12 months before being eligible
-
Local candidates are accepted at the same rate; no radius rules apply
-
Orientation is approximately 2 weeks, subject to change based on unit needs
-
Holiday coverage: travelers may work four 10-hour shifts during holiday weeks or take the holiday unpaid
-
RTO requests must be approved by the manager
-
Hospital-provided surgical scrubs; personal scrub caps must be covered by a surgical bouffant
-
Free parking available with a shuttle to and from the parking structure; Starbucks and cafeteria on campus
