Travel Surgical Tech/ORT - Certified Surgical Technologist/CST

American Traveler; Springfield (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay

Insurance: medical/dental/vision

401(k) Plan

Weekly payroll

Free CEUs

Housing allowance

Travel reimbursements

Per diem subsidy

Traveler rewards

Job summary

American Traveler seeks a Certified Surgical Technologist with strong Robotics and Vascular proficiency for a Level II Trauma Center OR, requiring 3+ years of CST experience. Level II Trauma experience is required; Level I preferred, with on-site day shifts and on-call requirements.

The traveler will work in a busy OR with da Vinci robotic systems and a wide range of specialties. Candidates should have CST certification, BLS, and ideally ACLS.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years CST experience required.
• Certification in CST required (NBSTSA or NCCT).
• BLS required; ACLS preferred.
• Level II Trauma experience required; Level I preferred.
• Robotics and vascular surgery proficiency required.
• Eye, AAA and carotid/femoral cases preferred.
• Scrub proficiency without a sales rep for joints and hips.

Responsibilities

• Level II Trauma Center with 60–70 cases daily across multiple service lines.
• Operate in Robotic Center of Excellence with multiple Da Vinci systems.
• Utilize Doppler, ultrasound, lasers, stapling systems, and surgical tables.
• Work day shift 4x10 hours 0645–1715; on-call four 8-hour shifts per 4 weeks.
• Perform aseptic technique, instrument processing, sterilization and specimen handling.
• Support case prep/turnover in a fast-paced trauma environment.

Skills

CST Experience

Robotics Proficiency

Vascular Surgery

Trauma OR

BLS/ACLS

Education

CST Certification

Tools

Epic

Job description

American Traveler seeks a Certified Surgical Technologist with strong Robotics and Vascular proficiency for a Level II Trauma Center OR, requiring 3+ years of CST experience.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a CST
• CST certification required (NBSTSA or NCCT from an accredited school)
• BLS certification required; ACLS preferred
• Level II Trauma experience required, Level I preferred
• Strong proficiency in Robotics and Vascular surgery required
• Strong Eye, AAA, and Craniotomy experience required, including mastery of AAAs, Carotids and Femoral cases
• Scrub proficiency without a sales rep required for knees, hips, and ideally shoulders
• 2 years of experience in Level 1-2 Ortho cases including total joints and trauma
• 2 years of experience in Level 1-2 Neuro cases including craniotomies
• Experience in basic Urology and Major Vascular (AAA) procedures
• Eye surgery experience required including vitrectomies, scleral buckles, retina, and cataracts
• Prior travel experience required; first-time travelers not accepted
• Epic charting experience preferred
• License required if applicable

Responsibilities

• Level II Trauma Center performing 60-70 cases per day across busy service lines including Ortho, Neuro, Gen/Trauma, Vascular, GYN/Uro, and Robotics
• Robotic Center of Excellence deploying 3 Da Vinci Xi and 2 DV5 robotic systems
• Common equipment includes Doppler, ultrasound, Neptune, Aquamantis, video systems, lasers, various stapling systems, and Hana and Jackson tables
• Day shift schedule, 4x10 hours from 0645-1715
• On-call requirement of four 8-hour call shifts per 4-week cycle
• No floating required within facility or to sister facilities, though RiverBend travelers may occasionally float to University District when operationally necessary
• Epic charting system used
• Scrubs are provided by the facility
• Function as part of a high-volume surgical team supporting multiple specialty service lines
• Perform aseptic technique, instrument processing, sterilization/disinfection, and specimen handling as part of daily responsibilities
• Participate in Universal Protocol (time out) procedures and maintain isolation precautions/PPE standards
• Support case preparation and turnover in a fast-paced trauma environment
• Local candidates are not accepted; candidates must live outside a 60-mile radius of the facility
• Previous PeaceHealth employees must be separated from the health system for at least 1 year before returning as a traveler
• RTO must be disclosed and approved prior to contract signing, with no additional RTO approved after signing

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