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Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
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Hours: 40 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jul 14, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) with a minimum of 2 years of experience for a 13-week OR travel assignment in Anchorage, AK, requiring NBSTSA certification and proficiency in total joints, spinal fusion, and Da Vinci Xi robotic cases.
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Hospital OR setting with 11 operating rooms located on the 2nd floor of the main hospital building
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Day shift hours from 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM with on-call requirements
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On-call averages 5–6 weekday shifts and 1 weekend shift per 8-week sign-up period
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Typical cases include total joints, multi-level spinal fusions, and Da Vinci Xi robotic procedures (GYN, colorectal, and general surgery)
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Patient ratio is 1:1
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Day shift staffing averages 8 RNs, 8 scrub techs, and 5 surgical support techs
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Night shift is staffed with one charge RN and one scrub tech in-house with call team backup
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EMR is Epic
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Facility-provided scrubs
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Minimum of 2 years of CST experience, with active experience within the last 6 months
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NBSTSA certification required
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BLS certification required (AHA or ARC accepted; must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment start)
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Experience with Da Vinci Xi robotic surgery required
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Experience with spinal fusion (orthopedic or neurosurgery) required
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Experience with orthopedic surgery including total joint arthroplasty required
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License required if applicable
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US SSN and DOB required for consideration — no Canadian SSN accepted
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One professional reference required (two required if from Florida or Missouri)
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Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible — no local candidates accepted
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No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
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Perform scrub tech duties across a variety of surgical specialties, with a primary focus on total joints, neuro, and Xi robotic cases
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ENT, dental, ophthalmology, and plastics cases are minimal on this unit
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Collaborative team environment; candidates should have a positive attitude and willingness to work with team members
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Three 12-hour shifts per week
