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Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
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Hours: 40 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jun 29, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 2
American Traveler is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist with a minimum of 2 years of CVOR experience for a 13-week travel contract at an acute care hospital in Bismarck, ND, performing open heart and cardiovascular cases.
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Acute care hospital CVOR unit with 2 cardiovascular OR suites
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Cardiothoracic and vascular patient population with 1–3 cases per day depending on complexity
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Common cases include open hearts (CABG, valve, aneurysms), thoracotomies, VATS, Convergent, AAA, carotids, ION robotic cases, ECMO, and Impella 5.5
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Specialized equipment includes Stryker towers, Impella 5.5, and ECMO support
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Epic EMR used in this position
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Day shift hours are 0645–1515 Monday–Friday, with early 0600 start required for open heart case prep when notified the day prior
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Weeknight call required 3–4 times per week from 1515–0645
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Weekend call required every other to every third weekend, Friday 1515 through Monday 0645
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Rotating holiday coverage is required
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15-minute call response time required; 8-hour post-call reprieve and a sleep room are available
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Floating to other OR specialties (ortho or general) may be required as second scrub when CV volumes are low
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Floating to the floor as a 1:1 patient sitter may be required to supplement hours during low-volume periods
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Minimum of 2 years of CVOR experience required
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Experience with open heart cases including CABG and valve procedures required
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Ability to first scrub independently is required
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Willingness to cross-train into general and ortho OR specialties when CV volumes are low
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BLS certification required
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CST via NBSTSA or NCCT certification required
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ND UAP (Unlicensed Assistive Personnel) certification required
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License required if applicable
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Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, each including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
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Copy of driver's license required for consideration
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Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
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Candidates may not have been directly employed full-time, part-time, or PRN by any facility associated with CommonSpirit, including CHI and/or Dignity, within the past year; candidates employed PRN through outside firms will be considered
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Orientation consists of 4–5 days of unit-based orientation plus 2 buddy call shifts, with flexibility based on recent open heart experience
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Scrubs are provided by the facility
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Charge nurse coverage is available for all shifts 7a–11p Monday–Friday and 7a–7p on weekends; manager is on-site until 4p Monday–Friday
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Schedule is created by the CV team lead
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The CVOR team is described as having a family-like atmosphere
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RTO requests of 7 or fewer days for the contract must be submitted upfront; additional RTO will not be approved
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A manager interview is required as part of the selection process
