Travel Surgical Tech/ORT - CVORT

Openings: 1$2,688.00/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)

Description: American Traveler is seeking a CVOR Surgical Tech for a Level III Trauma Center requiring strong cardiovascular surgical experience and BLS CVOR unit within a Level III Trauma Center and Magnet-designated facilityAverages 10 cases per day including CABG, TAVR, valve replacements, robotic thoracic surgeries, generator exchanges, lead extractions, heart transplants, and fem-pop bypass1:1 patient ratio with 2 RNs per case (Circulator and Med RN); travelers will circulate only5x8-hour day shifts, Monday-Friday, with flexible start times between 0530-0630No floating required, aside from occasional assistance with cardiac procedures in Cath Lab or Main ORWeekend coverage is on-call only, approximately once per month (Sat/Sun 0700-0700) End of shift call required up to once per week with a 30-minute response timeHoliday coverage is on-call only, as neededUses EPIC, Alaris, Pyxis, and Davinci XI equipmentRequirementsMinimum 2 years of CVOR experience required across all cardiovascular and thoracic specialtiesBLS certification requiredGraduation from an accredited surgical technology program requiredCST certification preferredActive license required if applicableEPIC experience requiredAbility to work independently with minimal guidance in complex cardiovascular casesStrong background in fast-paced surgical environmentsCandidate's middle name/initial, DOB, and last 4 of SSN required for considerationMinimum 1 professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RNAdditional InformationSupport structure includes a Department Supervisor, Manager, Team Lead, Surgical Assistant Lead, and 24/7 House Supervisor and Anesthesia availabilityWeekend program includes shared supervision across Main OR and CVOR with limited staffing2 weeks of orientation providedFirst-time travelers are not recommended for this positionUp to 7 days of time off can be approved, with additional requests subject to approvalFacility adheres to a fatigue policy limiting staff to 60 hours per week or 5 consecutive 12-hour shiftsScrubs are provided by the facilityLocal candidates accepted at the same rate with no radius restrictionsFormer employees of Advocate Health or its subsidiaries must be separated for at least 12 months before becoming eligible for travel assignmentsFree parking and on-site cafeteria and Starbucks available