Travel CVOR Technologist - $2,119 per week

Thrive Staffing; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Job summary

Thrive Staffing seeks a travel CVOR Technologist to support cardiothoracic procedures in Rapid City, SD. The role emphasizes circulating duties in a high-volume OR with a 1:1 patient ratio and 12-hour flexible shifts. Start date and 13-week duration apply to this travel assignment.

Ideal candidates will have CVOR experience, an Associate degree or CST certification, and familiarity with Epic, Omnicell, and Alaris systems. On-site support staff and orientation are provided.

Qualifications

• CVOR experience in a surgical setting preferred.
• Associate degree in healthcare required; CST certification preferred.
• Epic experience and operating room support tools are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support complex cardiothoracic surgeries in a dynamic OR.
• Provide circulating technologist duties; no scrubbing required.
• Maintain 1:1 staff-to-patient ratio and assist with on-call duties as needed.

Skills

CVOR experience

CABG experience

TAVR experience

Independent work

Education

Associate degree in healthcare

CST certification

Tools

Epic

Omnicell

Alaris

Job description

Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel CVOR Technologist for a travel job in Rapid City, South Dakota.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CVOR Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 11/30/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, flexible
• Employment Type: Travel

Cardiovascular Operating Room Certified Surgical Technologist

General Information

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Cardiovascular Operating Room Certified Surgical Technologist. Join our team to support complex cardiothoracic surgeries in a dynamic operating room environment.

Facility Overview

• Number of Operating Rooms: 2
• Pre-Op Bays: 20
• PACU Bays: 14

Required Experience

Applicants must possess:

• CST: Minimum of 2 years of CVOR experience in a Level 1 or 2 trauma setting.

Patient Types

The surgical procedures include:

• Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
• Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
• Valve replacements
• Thoracic surgeries (lobectomy, hernia repair)
• Generator exchanges
• Lead extractions
• Femoral-Popliteal Bypass
• Open vascular cases
• Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) surgeries
• Carotid surgeries
• Conversions

Patient Ratios

Our operating room maintains a 1:1 staff-to-patient ratio.

Required Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Graduation from an accredited school (required)
• CST Certification (preferred)

Education Requirements

Applicants must possess an Associate Degree in a healthcare-related field or hold CST certification.

Essential Skills

The ideal candidate will have:

• A strong background in CVOR across all specialties.
• The ability to work independently with minimal guidance, specifically in CABG, TAVR, valve replacements, thoracic cases, and more.
• Circulating skills; the position does not require scrubbing duties.

Support on the Unit

The surgical team includes:

• RN/First Assist/Surgical Technologist
• 2 Tech Model: Two surgical techs for every case to enhance support and efficiency.
• Nurse Clinician
• Clinical Resource Nurse (CRN)
• Service Line Lead
• Health Unit Coordinator (HUC)
• Scheduler
• Preference Card Analyst
• Anesthesia staff

Charting System and Equipment

• Experience with EPIC (required)
• Knowledge of Omnicell and Alaris systems

Floating Requirements

Both RN and CST may float to the Main Operating Room as needed.

Orientation

New hires will undergo a 5-day (40 hours total) orientation.

Scheduling

• Shifts: 8 or 10-hour shifts (to be discussed during the interview)
• Weekend rotation: On-call only, with holiday work potential
• Overnight shifts will be required
• Response time of 15 minutes for on-call duties

Additional Information

• Scrub colors will be provided.
• Free parking available.

Thrive Staffing Job ID #19265897. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Allied:Cardiovascular Technologist (CVOR Tech),07:00:00-19:00:00

About Thrive Staffing

At the heart of Thrive Staffing is our mission to support healthcare professionals in their career journey. We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. We're not just looking for employees—we're looking for partners in our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Our ideal candidate is someone who shares our vision of improving lives and impacting the world in a positive way. If you're a healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we're here to help you thrive through health care staffing that understands you and puts prominence on enabling your professional potential.