Travel Surgical Tech/ORT - CVORT

Travel Surgical Tech/ORT - CVORT

American Traveler

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

Position ID: P-775225

Assignment type: travel

Shift: Days

Length (weeks): 13

Openings: 1

Start date: 2026-11-23

$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 certification.

Details

8-bed CVOR unit within a Level III Trauma Center and Magnet-designated facility

Averages 10 cases per day including CABG, TAVR, valve replacements, robotic thoracic surgeries, generator exchanges, lead extractions, heart transplants, and fem-pop bypass

1:1 patient ratio with 2 RNs per case (Circulator and Med RN); travelers will circulate only

5x8-hour day shifts, Monday-Friday, with flexible start times between 0530-0630

No floating required, aside from occasional assistance with cardiac procedures in Cath Lab or Main OR

Weekend 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 time

Holiday coverage is on-call only, as needed

Uses EPIC, Alaris, Pyxis, and Davinci XI equipment

Requirements

Minimum 2 years of CVOR experience required across all cardiovascular and thoracic specialties

BLS certification required

Graduation from an accredited surgical technology program required

CST certification preferred

Active license required if applicable

EPIC experience required

Ability to work independently with minimal guidance in complex cardiovascular cases

Strong background in fast-paced surgical environments

Candidate's middle name/initial, DOB, and last 4 of SSN required for consideration

Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Additional Information

Support structure includes a Department Supervisor, Manager, Team Lead, Surgical Assistant Lead, and 24/7 House Supervisor and Anesthesia availability

Weekend program includes shared supervision across Main OR and CVOR with limited staffing

2 weeks of orientation provided

First-time travelers are not recommended for this position

Up to 7 days of time off can be approved, with additional requests subject to approval

Facility adheres to a fatigue policy limiting staff to 60 hours per week or 5 consecutive 12-hour shifts

Scrubs are provided by the facility

Local candidates accepted at the same rate with no radius restrictions

Former employees of Advocate Health or its subsidiaries must be separated for at least 12 months before becoming eligible for travel assignments

Free parking and on-site cafeteria and Starbucks available