Location: Richmond, Virginia

Start Date: 09-07-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Day shift, 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM; on-call rotation required including weekend call (Friday-Sunday) when assigned.

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $49 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain a sterile field for complex cardiovascular and thoracic procedures
• Scrub in on cardiac surgeries including CABG, valve replacements, and aortic dissection repairs
• Assist surgeons with da Vinci robotic-assisted thoracic procedures and VATS
• Manage surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment during open thoracotomy and ECMO initiation
• Anticipate the needs of the surgical team to ensure smooth, efficient operations
• Participate in on-call rotations to provide coverage for emergency cardiac cases

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 2 years of hospital experience in an operating room setting
• NH License/Compact required at time of submission
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Proficiency in scrubbing cardiac cases requiring bypass and related mediastinal procedures
• Experience with da Vinci assisted thoracic surgery, VATS, and thoracotomy preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Cardiovascular operating room procedures and sterile technique
• Scrubbing for cardiac and thoracic surgeries including CABG, valve replacement, TAVR, and aortic dissection repair
• Proficiency with da Vinci surgical system, ECMO, and VATS
• Knowledge of surgical instruments and equipment for open thoracotomy and pericardial window
• Ability to take on-call and respond to emergency cases

Benefits

• Housing stipend to help you settle in comfortably
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance to keep you at your best
• Travel reimbursement so your journey is covered
• Lucrative referral bonus program - bring your friends!
• Dedicated support team that has your back 24/7
• 401K retirement savings plan to secure your future

Travel Perks: Explore Richmond, Virginia

Explore Richmond's vibrant history and outdoor charm. When you're not in the OR, paddle the James River, stroll through Maymont Park, or discover the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. Foodies will love the trendy Carytown district with its unique shops and eateries. Weekend trips to Virginia Beach or the Blue Ridge Mountains are just a short drive away!

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