Job : Surgical Assistant Operating Room
Location : Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Assignment Start Date : December 1, 2025
Duration : 13 Weeks
Schedule : 8-hour Day Shift (MondayFriday, 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 23 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 credentialsSkills : 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