Travel Surgical Tech/ORT - CVORT

Newsandtribune; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High Pay and Bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

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 summary

American Traveler seeks a CVOR Surgical Tech with cardiac scrub expertise for a teaching hospital position. Requires at least 2 years CVOR experience and prior travel assignment experience. Proficiency in cardiac scrub and BLS certification are required.

Teaching hospital and Level I/II trauma experience are preferred. Outstanding benefits, flexible scheduling, and travel reimbursements available; Michigan license in-hand preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years CVOR Tech experience required.
• Previous travel assignment experience required.
• Must be proficient in cardiac scrub.
• BLS certification required.
• Teaching hospital experience preferred.
• Trauma Level I and Level II experience preferred.
• Skills in vascular procedures including AAA repair, atherectomy, carotid endarterectomy, EVAR, femoral popliteal bypass, TEVAR, and vein stripping.
• Skills in general surgery procedures including appendectomy, cholecystectomy, colon resection, and hernia repair.
• Skills in cardiovascular procedures including ASD repair, CABG, ECMO insertion/decannulation, EVAR, mitral valve replacement, pericardial window, TAVR, and VAD.

Responsibilities

• Work in a teaching hospital CVOR unit performing complex, high-acuity cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgeries.
• Day/evening rotating shifts including 2x8s (06:30-14:30/14:30-22:30) and 2x12s (06:30-18:30/10:30-22:30).
• Shift rotation is required.
• Call requirements include 2-4 weeknight call shifts and 1-2 weekend call shifts per 4-week schedule, with no call shift exceeding 12 hours.
• Weekend call is either Friday/Saturday night or Saturday/Sunday day shift only.
• 1:1 patient ratio.
• Cardiac cases include LVAD/RVAD, heart transplant, aortic aneurysm repair, MVR, AVR, CABG, ECMO, MAZE, and aortic balloon/Impella devices.
• Thoracic cases include transplant, VATS wedge resection, VATS/open lobectomy, esophagectomy, bronchoscopy, EGD, mediastinal mass removal, and hiatal hernia repair.
• Vascular cases include AAA, EVAR, carotid endarterectomy, AV fistulas, fem-distal bypass, fem-fem bypass, SMA bypass, and vein stripping/ablation.
• Robotic surgery support using the Da Vinci Xi Surgical System.
• Transplant program covering heart, kidney, liver, and lung procedures.
• Unit offers flexible scheduling and time-off accommodations.
• Call program structured so no shift exceeds 12 hours and weekend call does not consume the entire weekend.
• Previous travelers report a positive team dynamic and strong management support.
• Time-off requests must be submitted at the time of consideration, with no time off allowed during the first week of the contract.
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate.
• Former permanent staff may return as travelers after a 1-year separation.
• Candidates previously employed by the facility within the last 12 months are not eligible.
• Required certifications must be obtained prior to the start date.
• Pre-hire training modules are not required and will be completed onsite during orientation.
• Traveler pairs are not accepted for this position.

Skills

CVOR experience

Cardiac scrub

Travel assignment experience

BLS certification

Teaching hospital experience

Trauma Level I/II experience

Vascular procedures

General surgery procedures

Job description

American Traveler seeks a CVOR Surgical Tech with cardiac scrub expertise for a teaching hospital position requiring at least 2 years of CVOR experience and prior travel assignment experience

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of CVOR Tech experience required
• Previous travel assignment experience required
• Must be proficient in cardiac scrub
• BLS certification required
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Trauma Level I and Level II experience preferred
• Skills in vascular procedures including AAA repair, atherectomy, carotid endarterectomy, EVAR, femoral popliteal bypass, TEVAR, and vein stripping
• Skills in general surgery procedures including appendectomy, cholecystectomy, colon resection, and hernia repair
• Skills in cardiovascular procedures including ASD repair, CABG, ECMO insertion/decannulation, EVAR, mitral valve replacement, pericardial window, TAVR, and VAD
• Flu vaccination required with no exemptions allowed
• Michigan state license required in-hand at time of consideration (license required if applicable)
• Two professional references required from a manager or supervisor; charge RNs not accepted

Responsibilities

• Work in a teaching hospital CVOR unit performing complex, high-acuity cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgeries
• Day/evening rotating shifts including 2x8s (06:30-14:30/14:30-22:30) and 2x12s (06:30-18:30/10:30-22:30)
• Shift rotation is required
• Call requirements include 2-4 weeknight call shifts and 1-2 weekend call shifts per 4-week schedule, with no call shift exceeding 12 hours
• Weekend call is either Friday/Saturday night or Saturday/Sunday day shift only
• 1:1 patient ratio
• Cardiac cases include LVAD/RVAD, heart transplant, aortic aneurysm repair, MVR, AVR, CABG, ECMO, MAZE, and aortic balloon/Impella devices
• Thoracic cases include transplant, VATS wedge resection, VATS/open lobectomy, esophagectomy, bronchoscopy, EGD, mediastinal mass removal, and hiatal hernia repair
• Vascular cases include AAA, EVAR, carotid endarterectomy, AV fistulas, fem-distal bypass, fem-fem bypass, SMA bypass, and vein stripping/ablation
• Robotic surgery support using the Da Vinci Xi Surgical System
• Transplant program covering heart, kidney, liver, and lung procedures
• Unit offers flexible scheduling and time-off accommodations
• Call program structured so no shift exceeds 12 hours and weekend call does not consume the entire weekend
• Previous travelers report a positive team dynamic and strong management support
• Time-off requests must be submitted at the time of consideration, with no time off allowed during the first week of the contract
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate
• Former permanent staff may return as travelers after a 1-year separation
• Candidates previously employed by the facility within the last 12 months are not eligible
• Required certifications must be obtained prior to the start date
• Pre-hire training modules are not required and will be completed onsite during orientation
• Traveler pairs are not accepted for this position

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-747953

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