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Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jun 1, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) with CVOR experience for a 13-week travel assignment at a Level II trauma center hospital in Asheville, NC.
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Hospital CVOR unit (CV PreOp) located in the Heart Tower building
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Day shift hours from 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Friday
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Patient ratio of 1:1 in a 4-bed unit
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Stay-late on-call required 1–2 times per week
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Floating within scope of practice and experience
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Procedures include large-bore IV starts, hair removal, medication administration, skin assessment, and assistance with arterial line, central line, and epidural placement
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Assists with patient transport to OR, induction/intubation, positioning, and skin prep
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GE Carescape monitoring and Fuji ultrasound equipment used on unit
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Documentation via Cerner
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Minimum 2 years of CVOR experience required
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CST certification is mandatory; state license required if applicable
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Critical care experience required; PreOp experience is a plus
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BLS certification (AHA or ARC accepted; must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment start)
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Active, current experience in the specialty within the last 6 months required
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Proficiency with BCMA and electronic documentation
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Strong critical thinking skills and ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment
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Excellent communication skills for interdepartmental collaboration
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US SSN and DOB required for consideration
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One professional reference required (two references required for candidates licensed in Florida or Missouri)
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Unit is supported by RNs, a Clinical Nurse Coordinator (CNC), secretary, and a shared management team with the CVOR
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Scrubs are provided by the facility
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This is a travel-only position — candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
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No gaps in work history totaling 90 days or more within the past 12 months
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This hospital is a Level II trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, and home to the only open heart and interventional cardiology program in the region
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The facility has earned Magnet® Designation, a Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade of 'A,' and has been recognized as one of America's 50 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades
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The hospital operates the busiest robotic surgery program in the Carolinas and holds a three-star rating from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS)
