Travel Surgical Technologist

American-Traveler; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay & bonuses

Health, dental & vision insurance

401(k) plan

Weekly payroll deposit

Free online CEUs

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC. seeks a Surgical Technologist for a hospital OR unit with heavy orthopedic case volume and DaVinci XI robotic experience required. The role features a 10-hour shift in a Level IV trauma center with multiple specialties and a strong focus on total joints and robotics.

Requirements include BLS, WA state registration, and the ability to scrub for ortho, laparoscopy, and robotic cases. Beneficial are EPIC, Alaris, Pyxis familiarity and a traveler-friendly, supportive team

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of ortho-focused OR experience or 2 years in general OR.
• BLS certification and WA State registration required for Surgical Technologists.
• DaVinci XI robotic experience required.
• Must scrub for ortho, laparoscopic, and robotic cases.
• License required if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Level IV Trauma Center hospital with 65 beds and 8 operating rooms.
• Average census of 25-40 patients per day.
• 10-hour day shift schedule (0645-1715).
• Heavy ortho focus in total joints and robotics with 4-5 rooms for total joints.
• Supports urology, general, bariatric, ophthalmology, podiatry, and GYN cases.
• 4 days per week slotted for bariatric cases.
• No weekend or holiday rotation required.
• No routine on-call unless vitrectomies require 30-minute response time.
• No floating.
• Uses EPIC EMR, Alaris IV pumps, and Pyxis system.
• DaVinci XI robotic system; Hana Table, Zimmer Biomet Rosa, Depuy Velys; laparoscopic experience preferred.
• Facility holds JCAHO Gold Seal of Approval for Advanced Total Hip and Knee Replacement Certification and Bariatric Center of Excellence Accreditation.
• Unit supported by charge nurse, resource RN, anesthesia assistants, OR control desk, surgeons, CRNA, and nurse educator.
• Orientation includes NEO and 3 days with a preceptor.
• Unit culture described as teamwork, welcoming, traveler-friendly, family-oriented.
• Scrubs provided and free parking.
• RTO approvals up to 7 days accommodated.
• First-time travelers will be considered.

Skills

Ortho experience

DaVinci XI experience

Robotics experience

Scrub for ortho

Scrub for laparoscopic

Scrub for robotic cases

BLS certification

WA state registration

Teamwork

Flexibility with last-minute changes

Tools

EPIC EMR

Alaris IV pumps

Pyxis system

Job description

American Traveler seeks a Surgical Technologist for a hospital OR unit with heavy orthopedic case volume and DaVinci XI robotic experience required.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience with strong ortho background, or 2 years otherwise
• BLS and WA State Registration required for Surgical Technologists
• DaVinci XI experience required
• Must be able to scrub for ortho, laparoscopic, and robotic cases
• Strong professionalism, teamwork, and flexibility with last-minute assignment changes required
• License required if applicable

Responsibilities

• Level IV Trauma Center hospital with 65 beds and 8 operating rooms
• Average census of 25-40 patients per day
• 10-hour day shift schedule (0645-1715)
• Heavy ortho focus concentrated in total joints and robotics, with 4-5 rooms dedicated specifically to total joint procedures (2-7 cases per day)
• Also supports urology, general, bariatric, ophthalmology, podiatry, and GYN cases
• 4 days per week slotted for bariatric cases
• No weekend or holiday rotation required
• No routine on-call requirements unless experienced with vitrectomies, which require a 30-minute response time
• No floating required
• EPIC EMR, Alaris IV pumps, and Pyxis medication dispensing system used
• DaVinci XI robotic system used; Hana Table, Zimmer Biomet Rosa, Depuy Velys, and laparoscopic experience preferred
• Facility holds JCAHO Gold Seal of Approval for Advanced Total Hip and Knee Replacement Certification and Bariatric Center of Excellence Accreditation
• Unit supported by charge nurse, resource RN, anesthesia assistants, OR control desk specialists, surgeons, CRNA support, and nurse educator
• Orientation includes NEO and 3 days with a preceptor
• Unit culture described as strong teamwork, welcoming, traveler-friendly, and family-oriented with many travelers extending assignments
• Scrubs provided and free designated parking available
• Physician preference cards are used
• RTO approvals of up to 7 days are accommodated
• First-time travelers will be considered

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs

Job ID: P-779818

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