Travel Contract

Travel Surgical First Assistant
Chicago, Illinois
Presence Resurrection Medical Center

$1,377-1,694/week
Posted 3 hours ago  Verified
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Common job information

    Certification details
  • BLS
  • License/Certificate Verification
    Job details
  • Surgical Tech First Assist position
  • Located in Chicago, Illinois
  • Part of Ascension Health
  • Experience required: 2 years in a busy OR department
  • EPIC experience required
  • On-call requirement: one night every 2 weeks and one weekend every 6 weeks
  • Work hours: may extend depending on case load, typically from 0645 to 15:15
    Job requirements
  • Current nursing license verification required within 30 days prior to the start of assignment
  • AHA certifications required
  • Completion of Ascension Core Competencies
  • Completion of Ascension Biometric consent
  • Completion of Ascension Non-Nursing Contingent Worker Pre-Hire Modules
  • Vaccination documentation or titer required
  • Annual Fit Test required
  • Documentation of Hepatitis B vaccination required
  • Flu vaccine documentation required annually
  • 2 Step PPD or IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot) required within specified time frame
  • Varicella vaccination proof or titer required
  • Tdap vaccination required
  • Valid driver’s license required
    Additional Details
  • Headshot with a white or blue background required
  • Education needs to be validated at the source level
  • Flu season vaccination updates required annually
  • Survey completion upon contract termination
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Cost of Living
  • The cost of living in Chicago is slightly higher than the national average.
  • Wages generally match up with the cost of living, but it's important to budget for higher housing and transportation costs.
Weather
  • Chicago experiences hot summers with average highs around 83°F and cold winters with average lows around 16°F.
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Transportation
  • Chicago is car-friendly, but public transportation is also widely used and convenient, with an extensive network of buses and trains operated by the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA).
Demographics
  • Chicago is a diverse city with a wide range of ages represented.
  • Common health issues may include seasonal allergies and respiratory conditions due to the urban environment.
  • Chicago has a large population of travel nurses due to its numerous healthcare facilities and teaching hospitals.
Things to Do
  • Chicago offers a vibrant culinary scene with a variety of restaurants, especially known for its deep-dish pizza and Chicago-style hot dogs.
  • The city has a thriving art and music scene, with numerous galleries, theaters, and live music venues.
  • Sports enthusiasts can enjoy games at iconic venues like Wrigley Field.
  • Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the city's beautiful parks, lakefront, and beaches.
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