Travel Surgical Tech/ORT - Certified Surgical Technologist/CST

American Traveler; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Housing allowance

Travel and licensure reimbursements

Non-taxed per diem

Job summary

American Traveler seeks a Certified Surgical Technologist for a Level I trauma center's Main Operating Room in Charleston, SC, requiring 2+ years of OR experience with ophthalmology cases. The role includes 3x12-hour day shifts (6:30A–7:00P) and on-call ophthalmology coverage (4–6 shifts per 4 weeks).

Floats within scope; Epic is used for charting; scrubs are provided. Responsibilities span ortho, neuro, ENT, robotics, transplants, trauma, and GU/GYN.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of OR experience.
• Ophthalmology cases incl. retinal detachment, vitrectomy, cataract removal, eye trauma.
• Neuro (spines/crani), ENT (flaps) and robotics experience highly preferred.
• NBSTSA certification required (NCCT not accepted).
• BLS certification required.
• Radiation badge required (to be provided by agency).
• Level I trauma center experience required.
• License required if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Level I trauma, academic teaching hospital with a 21-suite Main Operating Room covering all surgical specialties.
• Day shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts from 6:30A–7:00P.
• On-call requirement for ophthalmology coverage: approximately 4–6 shifts per 4-week cycle.
• Float within scope to meet facility needs and between units or sister facilities.
• Nursing team consists of 75% RNs and 25% Certified Surgical Technologists.
• Common cases include ortho, neuro, ENT, robotics, transplants/procurements, trauma/burns, GU/GYN.
• Uses Epic for charting.
• Scrubs provided by facility.
• First-time travelers will be considered.
• Local candidates within 60 miles considered; potential reduced rate for locals.
• All time-off requests must be submitted at consideration time.
• Facility may cancel up to 1 shift per 2 weeks; block scheduling may be accommodated.
• Hurricane season may involve temporary emergency response assignments.

Skills

2+ years OR experience

Ophthalmology case experience

Neuro (spines/crani) experience

ENT (flaps) experience

Robotics (DaVinci Xi)

BLS certification

Level I trauma center experience

Education

NBSTSA certification

Job description

American Traveler seeks a Certified Surgical Technologist for a Level I trauma center's Main Operating Room, requiring 2+ years of OR experience with ophthalmology cases.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience required
• Ophthalmology case experience required, including retinal detachments, vitrectomy, cataract removal, and eye trauma
• Neuro (spines/crani), ENT (flaps), and robotics (DaVinci Xi) experience highly preferred
• NBSTSA certification required (NCCT not accepted)
• BLS certification required
• Radiation badge required, to be provided by the agency
• Level I trauma center experience required
• License required if applicable

Responsibilities

• Level I trauma, academic teaching hospital with a 21-suite Main Operating Room covering all surgical specialties
• Day shift schedule working 3x12-hour shifts from 6:30A-7:00P
• On-call requirement specific to ophthalmology coverage, approximately 4-6 call shifts per 4-week schedule period
• Float within scope to meet facility needs and between like units or sister facilities
• Nursing team consists of 75% RNs and 25% Certified Surgical Technologists
• Common cases include ortho (total joints, spine, trauma), neuro (crani, spine), ENT (flaps), robotics, transplants/procurements, trauma/burns, and GU/GYN
• Uses Epic for charting
• Scrubs provided by the facility
• First-time travelers will be considered
• Previous MUSC perm or PRN staff must be separated from the system for 1 year before returning as a traveler
• Candidates located within 60 miles are considered local
• Local candidates may be considered on a case-by-case basis at a reduced rate
• All requested time off must be submitted at the time of consideration for approval based on facility needs
• Facility may cancel up to 1 shift per 2 weeks, which can be broken down across multiple days
• Block scheduling may be accommodated with manager approval depending on unit needs
• During hurricane season (June through November, peak in August and September) staff may be assigned to emergency response teams

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-784444

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