Travel CST Surgical Technologist — High Pay Perks

Newsandtribune; Ellsworth (ME); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay and bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (

401(k)

Weekly payroll deposit

Free online CEUs

Generous housing allowance

Travel and licensure reimbursements

Non-taxed per diem and subsidy

Traveler rewards and discounts

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist for a hospital operating room in Maine. The role supports a variety of surgical specialties with travel assignment experience preferred.

You will work in a 4-OR department, handling general, urology, ENT, OBGYN and orthopedics cases, including total joints, with 10-hour weekday shifts and rotating call. Requirements include 3+ years of experience (5 preferred), BLS, CST certification, and licensure if applicable.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience required, 5 years preferred.
• BLS certification required.
• CST certification required.
• License required if applicable.
• Comfortable with open abdominal cases and willing to be trained in c-sections if no OB/C-section experience.
• Willing to be trained in total joints, podiatry, or endoscopy cases if not previously experienced.
• At least one prior travel assignment required.

Responsibilities

• Work in a 4-OR surgical services department with PreOp, PostOp, and PACU areas.
• Adult and minimal pediatric case population averaging about 25 cases per day.
• Case types include general surgery, urology, ENT, OBGYN, and orthopedics including total joints.
• Endoscopy cases performed without required prior experience.
• No robotics or conscious sedation cases performed.
• Weekday schedule of 10-hour shifts with a rotating day off, operating hours Monday-Friday 0700-1730.
• Call required 6-7 shifts per month including weekday and rotating weekend coverage with a 20-minute response time.
• May float to inpatient areas in a task/helping hands capacity without assuming a patient assignment.
• Cerner EMR used, IV pumps by Alaris, and medication dispensing via Pyxis.
• Support provided by a Supervisor, Charge RN, resource nurses, OR Educator, CRNAs, anesthesiologist, respiratory therapy, hospitalist, and phlebotomy.
• Anesthesia Tech assists with room turnover, and all staff help turn over rooms.
• One week of orientation with a call buddy, working five 8-hour shifts during the first week.
• On-call rotation typically scheduled about 6 weeks in advance with 1 sleep room available on a first-come basis.
• Some holiday call coverage required if multiple holidays fall within the contract.
• RTO requires manager approval.
• Surgical scrubs provided and free parking available.
• CRNA, RN, PA, and CST students present at the facility, but no residents

Skills

Surgical Technologist experience

BLS certification

CST certification

License (state)

Travel assignment experience

Tools

Cerner EMR

Pyxis dispensing system

Alaris IV pumps

Job description

American Traveler is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist for a hospital operating room in Maine. The role supports a variety of surgical specialties with travel assignment experience preferred.

You will work in a 4-OR department, handling general, urology, ENT, OBGYN and orthopedics cases, including total joints, with 10-hour weekday shifts and rotating call. Requirements include 3+ years of experience (5 preferred), BLS, CST certification, and licensure if applicable.