Travel Certified Surgical Technologist – OR Specialist

American Traveler, LLC.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 48,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay and bonuses

Insurance from Day 1

Housing allowance

Travel & licensure reimbursements

Non-taxed per diem

Traveler rewards

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist for a hospital OR position in Portland, OR. Must hold NBSTSA and BLS certs with ASATT preferred, plus 2+ years of OR travel experience. Whipple procedure exposure is a hard requirement.

The role requires day shifts (3x12), on-call, and holiday coverage in a teaching hospital setting with exposure to vascular, gynecologic, orthopedic, urology, robotics, ENT, cardiovascular, bariatric, and thoracic procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of OR experience required.
• Prior travel experience required.
• NBSTSA certification and BLS certification required; ASATT certification preferred.
• License required if applicable.
• Teaching hospital and Trauma Level I experience preferred.
• Endovascular and hybrid room experience needed.
• Experience with a broad range of surgical specialties including vascular, gynecology, orthopedic, urology, robotics, ENT, cardiovascular, bariatrics, and thoracic procedures.
• First assist and trauma work setting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Short term acute care hospital OR unit.
• 1:1 patient ratio.
• Day shift, 3x12 hours, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
• Weekend shifts required in lieu of weekday shifts as departmental need dictates.
• On-call required: weekday call 16 hours every 4 weeks, weekend call 24 hours every 4 weeks.
• No floating between units.
• Epic charting system used.
• Support surgical procedures across a wide range of specialties including general, orthopedic, vascular, gynecologic, urologic, robotic, ENT, cardiovascular, bariatric, and thoracic surgery.
• Maintain aseptic technique and assist with endoscopic and minimally invasive procedures.
• Care for surgical instruments, scopes, and equipment including case carts, crash carts, and high-level disinfection processes.
• Whipple procedure experience is a hardstop requirement
• Scrubs provided for OR and L&D staff; other departments follow business casual or lab coat guidelines
• Candidates must commit to working 3 of 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day)
• Must disclose any prior work history at a Providence facility as a permanent employee, traveler, or per-diem staff, including location and dates
• Two supervisory references required, covering at least 1 year of experience within the last 3 years in a comparable specialty or setting
• Former Providence perm staff must wait at least 3 months before returning as a travelers and must not reside within 50 miles of the facility
• Travelers may be required to float between nearby sister facilities
• Local candidates accepted at a lower bill rate within a 50-mile radius

Skills

Travel experience

Endovascular experience

Hybrid/OR support

First assist experience

Whipple procedure experience

Education

NBSTSA certification

BLS certification

ASATT certification

Job description

American Traveler seeks a Certified Surgical Technologist for a short-term acute care hospital OR, requiring NBSTSA certification and prior travel experience.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience required
• Prior travel experience required
• NBSTSA Certified Surgical Technologist credential required
• BLS certification required
• ASATT certification preferred
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Epic charting experience required
• Compact state license must be in hand at time of consideration
• License required if applicable
• Experience with endovascular and hybrid room cases preferred
• Whipple procedure experience is a hard stop requirement
• Skilled in aseptic technique and care of scopes and fiber optic equipment

Responsibilities

• Short term acute care hospital with 418 staffed beds
• Surgical Services department supporting a wide range of specialties including general, orthopedic, vascular, gynecology, neuro, urology, robotics, and cardiovascular cases
• 1:1 patient ratios
• 5x8 hour shifts from 11:00 AM to 7:30 PM
• Weekend shifts required in lieu of weekday shifts as department need dictates
• On-call required: 16 hours weekday call every 4 weeks and 24 hours weekend call every 4 weeks
• No floating between units required within the facility, though floating to sister facilities nearby may be expected
• Uses Epic charting system
• Perform surgical technologist duties across a broad range of specialties including vascular, gynecology, plastics, neuro, orthopedic, general surgery, urology, robotics, ENT, cardiovascular, bariatrics, and thoracic procedures
• Support use of Da Vinci and Da Vinci Xi robotic surgical systems
• Maintain case carts, crash carts, and high level disinfection equipment
• All travelers may be expected to float between sister facilities as needed
• Must commit to working 3 of 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
• RTO requests must be submitted upfront at time of consideration; post-offer requests may not be granted
• Scrub color requirements vary by department, with some areas providing scrubs and others requiring business appropriate attire
• No fee for parking
• Former Providence permanent employees may return as travelers after a 3-month waiting period, provided they are not within 50 miles of the facility
• Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility may be accepted at a lower bill rate
• Two supervisory references covering at least 1 year of experience within the last 3 years are required
• Candidates must disclose any prior work history at Providence facilities, including permanent, travel, or registry/per-diem positions

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job ID: P-754825

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