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Dental Surgical Assistant Mesa

Mesa, AZ ยท On-site

$17 - $22/hr

Paid certifications and training Responsibilities: * Assist with surgical procedures, including IV sedation * Assist with patient consults; take x-rays as needed * Ensure the care and welfare of ...

Paid certifications and training Responsibilities: * Assist with surgical procedures, including IV sedation * Assist with patient consults; take x-rays as needed * Ensure the care and welfare of ...

Oral Surgery Dental Assistant

Phoenix, AZ ยท On-site

$19.75 - $25.75/hr

Paid certifications and training Responsibilities: * Assist with surgical procedures, including IV sedation * Assist with patient consults; take x-rays as needed * Ensure the care and welfare of ...

Paid certifications and training Responsibilities: * Assist with surgical procedures, including IV sedation * Assist with patient consults; take x-rays as needed * Ensure the care and welfare of ...

Dental Surgical Assistant Mesa

Mesa, AZ ยท On-site

$17 - $22/hr

Paid certifications and training Responsibilities: * Assist with surgical procedures, including IV sedation * Assist with patient consults; take x-rays as needed * Ensure the care and welfare of ...

Oral Surgery Dental Assistant

Phoenix, AZ ยท On-site

$17 - $22/hr

Paid certifications and training Responsibilities: * Assist with surgical procedures, including IV sedation * Assist with patient consults; take x-rays as needed * Ensure the care and welfare of ...

Oral Surgery Dental Assistant

Phoenix, AZ ยท On-site

$17 - $22/hr

Paid certifications and training Responsibilities: * Assist with surgical procedures, including IV sedation * Assist with patient consults; take x-rays as needed * Ensure the care and welfare of ...

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Oral Surgery/Dental Assistant

Medford, NJ ยท On-site

$15 - $28/hr

Prepare operatory rooms and consultation rooms, as needed * Assist surgeon and staff with all surgical procedures * Assist with patient's local anesthesia and IV sedation * Assist with preparing ...

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Oral Surgery/Dental Assistant

Medford, NJ ยท On-site

$15 - $28/hr

Prepare operatory rooms and consultation rooms, as needed * Assist surgeon and staff with all surgical procedures * Assist with patient's local anesthesia and IV sedation * Assist with preparing ...

Perform pre-procedure assessments, establish IV access, and administer sedation. * Assist during procedures, handle pathology specimens, and ensure procedural flow. * Monitor patients post-procedure ...

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Basic assisting skills for:fillings, crowns, veneers, root canals, extractions and bone graft, implants, nitrous sedation, assist patient of all ages CT scans and Panos Intraoral scans Whitening ...

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How much do sedation assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for sedation assistant in the United States is $67.68, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.32 and $92.31 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Sedation Assistant vs Dental Assistant?

AspectSedation AssistantDental Assistant
CredentialsBasic healthcare training, sedation-specific certificationDental assisting certification, CPR, and sometimes sedation training
Work EnvironmentDental clinics, hospitals, sedation centersDental offices, clinics
Employer & IndustryDental practices, sedation clinicsDental practices, hospitals
Common Search/ComparisonOften compared for roles in sedation proceduresBroader dental support role

In summary, Sedation Assistants focus on supporting sedation procedures with specialized training, while Dental Assistants have broader responsibilities in dental care. Both roles work in dental environments but differ in certification and scope of practice.

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Infographic showing various Sedation Assistant job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $140,766 per year, or $67.7 per hour.

Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) - Neurovascular / Moderate Sedation- Rochester, NY

Rochester, NY โ€ข On-site

$2.4K - $2.7K/wk

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Re-posted 25 days ago


Job description

Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) – Neurovascular / Moderate Sedation
Location: New York
Pay: $2,400 – $2,700 per week
Contract Length: 13 weeks (option to extend)

Schedule:
Day shifts
10 or 12-hour shifts
On-call required for nights and weekends


Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse with moderate sedation experience to support a high-acuity Level 1 trauma center. This role involves caring for a wide variety of surgical patients across multiple specialties in a fast-paced OR environment, including neurovascular procedures.


Responsibilities:

  • Provide nursing care in the operating room across multiple surgical specialties

  • Administer and monitor moderate sedation

  • Assist in surgical procedures and maintain sterile environment

  • Monitor patient status throughout perioperative care

  • Collaborate with surgical teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes

  • Respond to emergency situations and trauma cases as needed


Specialties Include:

  • Orthopedics

  • General Surgery

  • Plastics

  • Urology

  • Cardiac

  • Neuro / Neurovascular

  • Vascular

  • Ophthalmic

  • GYN

  • ENT

  • Thoracic

  • Oral-Maxillofacial

  • Trauma (Level 1)

  • Transplant (liver, kidney, heart)

  • Robotic surgery (DaVinci systems)


Requirements:

  • Active New York RN License (required)

  • Minimum 2 years of Operating Room experience (Level 1 trauma preferred)

  • Moderate sedation experience required

  • Interventional Radiology (IR) experience required

  • Strong critical care and perioperative skills


Certifications:

  • BLS (AHA required)