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Shift: Variable, 5x8hrs
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Hours: 40 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jun 8, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced Cardiovascular OR Surgical Tech (CST/CVOR) with at least 2 years of Level 1 or 2 trauma OR experience and proficiency in Neuro, Ortho, ENT, Trauma, and Robotics cases.
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Hospital Surgical Services department with 12 ORs, 20 Pre-Op bays, and 14 PACU bays
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Surgical patient population including Urology, Neuro, Ortho, Robotic, General, Podiatry, and ENT cases
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Patient ratios: OR 1:1, Pre-Op 1:2, PACU Phase I 1:1 or 1:2 (acuity-based), PACU Phase II 1:2–3
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8-hour variable shifts, 40 hours per week
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Weekend rotation every 3rd weekend
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On-call requirements include one overnight per week (7p–7a) and every 3rd weekend Friday 1500 through Monday 0700; call needs are subject to change based on department needs
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15-minute on-call response time required
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May float to Central Sterile Processing as needed
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Charts using Epic EMR
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13-week contract
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Active SD or Compact RN license currently in hand
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CST candidates: BLS required; CST-NBSTSA certification preferred; associate degree in a healthcare-related field or graduation from an accredited surgical tech program (not required if nationally certified)
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SFA candidates: BLS required; must hold one of the following certifications: CSFA (NBSTSA or NCCSA), SA-C, CSA, or CRNFA (ASBA); associate degree in a healthcare-related field required
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Minimum 2 years of OR experience in a Level 1 or Level 2 trauma center
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Proficiency in Neuro, Ortho, ENT, Trauma, and Robotics case types required
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Da Vinci XI robotic and craniotomy experience required for Trauma cases
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Must reside more than 100 miles from the facility to be eligible
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Two professional references dated within the past year required for consideration
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DOB and SSN required for consideration
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Surgical team includes RNs, First Assists, Surgical Techs, Nurse Clinicians, CRNs, Service Line Leads, HUCs, Schedulers, Preference Card Analysts, OR Techs, and Anesthesia
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Facility orientation and unit orientation span approximately 1 week
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Holiday coverage required for 2 out of 4 major holidays
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Time off requests should be directed to the unit manager; low-census voluntary time off (without pay) may be available
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Scrubs are provided by the facility
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Free parking is available on-site
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First-time travelers are welcome to apply
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Former permanent staff must wait a full year before returning in a travel capacity
