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Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
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Hours: 40 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jul 20, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) with Level 1 trauma and orthopedic experience for a travel OR position at a major academic medical center in Portland, ME.
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Hospital-based Operating Room at a Level 1 Trauma Center with 40+ ORs and multiple surgical specialties
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1:1 patient ratio in a 26-bed OR unit
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Day shift hours from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
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Weekend rotation of 1:4 on 12-hour shifts
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Call requirements include one overnight trauma call (11:00 PM–7:00 AM); specialty team members (Cardiac, Thoracic, Vascular, Neuro, Ortho) follow specialty-specific call schedules
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Preferred specialties include General, GU/GYN, Ortho trauma and joints, Neurosurgery, ENT, Pediatrics, Plastics, Dental, and Endovascular
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Equipment includes Storz, Stryker, Olympus, and Intuitive robotic systems
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EMR: Epic
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13-week contract
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CST certification required; license required if applicable
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Minimum 2 years of CST experience
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Level 1 trauma center experience required
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Proficiency scrubbing complex total joint revisions, robotic-assisted surgery, and orthopedic polytraumas required
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Ability to independently navigate multiple surgical vendors required
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Driver's License required for consideration
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Two professional references required for consideration
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SSN and DOB required for consideration
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Teal scrubs are issued by the facility
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Candidates residing within 90 miles of any MaineHealth facility (in Maine or New Hampshire) are considered local and may be subject to a different bill rate
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Local travelers are not eligible for contract renewals or extensions
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Candidates may be subject to a 25-mile float policy between facilities as needed
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Use of AirPods, laptops, and cell phones on the unit is prohibited
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Travel pairs or groups are not accepted for this position
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Ideal candidates are flexible, accountable, punctual, and team-oriented
