Travel Surgical Technologist - $2,780 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing/ housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance

Dependent health insurance

Competitive salaries

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit

Unlimited CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel Surgical Technologist for a travel assignment in Burlington, Vermont. This Operating Room Open Heart role supports cardiovascular procedures in a large teaching hospital with rotating 10-hour day and evening shifts, totaling 40 hours per week.

Required qualifications include AHA BLS and NBSTSA, at least 2 years of OR experience, travel experience, and a preference for CNOR certification.

Qualifications

• AHA BLS certification required.
• NBSTSA certification required or in progress.
• Minimum 2 years operating room experience.
• Previous travel nursing experience preferred.
• CNOR certification preferred for the role.

Skills

AHA BLS

NBSTSA

OR experience

Travel experience

Cardiovascular scrub

Job description

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel Surgical Technologist for a travel job in Burlington, Vermont.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Surgical Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 14 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days, evenings
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary: This is an Operating Room Open Heart (OR OH) position located at a large, teaching hospital. The role involves working in a dynamic surgical environment with a focus on cardiovascular procedures, requiring flexibility across different shifts and operational needs. The candidate must be adaptable to the facility's scheduling and operational protocols to support complex cardiac surgeries.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Rotating day and evening shifts, with 10 hours per shift and a minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Certifications include American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) and National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA); at least 2 years of operating room (OR) experience; prior travel experience; large, teaching hospital experience; recent Level 1 trauma experience within the last year; at least 1 year of work experience in relevant setting; CV Technicians must have experience in single scrub capacity in cardiovascular (CT) cases.
• Preferred Qualifications: CNOR certification.
• Additional Information:
  • Floating is not required but call as needed and working weekends are expected.
  • Candidates must work 2 out of 4 holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas, Christmas Eve, and New Years Day.
  • All employment gaps over 90 days must be explained.
  • Complete work history information (bed count, electronic medical record (EMR) system, facility type, etc.) must be provided to submit application.
  • This role is scheduled Monday through Sunday with no block schedules.
  • Bi-weekly orientations are held on Mondays.
  • Reliable personal or rental vehicle strongly recommended due to limited public transportation. Vehicles should be equipped with all-season or snow tires during November through April.

Benefits The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Posted job title: Operating Room Tech / Operating Room Open Heart

About Cross Country Nurses

You care for others - we're here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It's about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we're with you every step of the way. Let's build your best life - one assignment at a time.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus