Job Description

Job: Surgical Assistant – Operating Room

Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Assignment Start Date: December 1, 2025

Duration: 13 Weeks

Schedule: 8-hour Day Shift (Monday–Friday, 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM)

About Facility:

mid-sized acute care hospital in Milwaukee, WI, featuring:

• 228 total beds
• 14 operating rooms
• Level IV Trauma Center
• Level III NICU
• Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center

Position Summary

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Surgical Assistant to join a high-performing operating room team. This role involves assisting across multiple surgical specialties, supporting advanced robotic procedures, and collaborating closely with surgeons, nurses, and technologists in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide first-assist support including retraction, suturing, and handling tissue and instruments.
• Support both traditional and robotic-assisted surgeries (Da Vinci XI and Stryker Mako).
• Maintain sterile fields and assist in equipment setup.
• Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary surgical team.
• Participate in on-call rotation as assigned.

Experience & Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 2–3 years of operating room experience required.
• First-time travelers: Accepted with at least 3 years of OR experience.
• Certifications:
• Required – BLS, Surgical First Assistant (NBSTSA, ABSA, NCCSA)
• Preferred – CST or additional surgical training credentials
• Skills: First-assist experience in Orthopedics and Robotics required; strong in suturing, retraction, and scrubbing.

Additional Information

• 1:1 patient ratio in the OR.
• Supportive and team-driven work culture.
• Free parking provided.
• Scrubs provided by the facility.

RTO: Up to 7 days may be approved per contract

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