Travel Surgical Tech/ORT - CVORT

Travel Surgical Tech/ORT - CVORT

American Traveler

Madison, Wisconsin, United States

Assignment type: travel

Shift: Days

Length (weeks): 17

Openings: 1

Start date: 2026-11-02T00:00:00.000Z

$2,395.00/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)

Description

American Traveler seeks a CVOR Surgical Technologist with cardiac, thoracic, and transplant experience for a Level I teaching hospital position.

Details

• CVOR unit within a Level I teaching hospital and Magnet-designated facility
• Day/evening 3x12 shifts, 10:40-23:10, Monday-Friday variation with schedule flexibility considered for 4x12s
• Weekend call from 1500 Friday until 0700 Monday, with no scheduling the Friday of assigned call
• Assignment length may range from 17 to 26 weeks
• Cardiothoracic case load including CABG, ECMO, LVAD, mitral valve repair, ascending aorta procedures, lobectomy, VATS, and lung resection
• Uses Davinci Xi robotic platform for thoracic robotic surgery
• Transplant program experience required for kidney and liver cases
• Floating required as needed

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of scrub experience as a Surgical Technologist
• Completion of an accredited Surgical Technologist program, or 2 years of experience in lieu of program completion
• BLS certification required (AHA)
• CST certification preferred
• Teaching hospital and Level I trauma experience required
• Trauma Level II experience required; Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Tracheostomy experience required
• Transplant experience (kidney and liver) required
• Strong cardiac/thoracic surgical skill set including CABG, LVAD, ECMO, mitral valve repair, VATS, and lung resection
• License required if applicable
• Must reside within 50 miles of the facility for consideration; local candidates not accepted

Additional Information

• Support cardiothoracic, vascular, transplant, and thoracic surgical cases in a high-acuity CVOR environment
• Perform duties within a Level I trauma and organ transplant program setting
• Complete pass/fail telemetry testing prior to start, covering adult and pediatric rhythm interpretation with strict passing criteria
• Up to two exam attempts allowed; a third attempt requires completion of a cardiac interpretation review course
• Parking permit required if parking onsite; alternative transportation options available including bus and park & ride
• Facility recognized as Wisconsin's #1 hospital and a nationally ranked teaching and referral center

Hours per week: 36

Hours per shift: 12