Certified OR Tech / Surgical Tech (CST) Surgical Services

Neuro Surgery Certified Surgical Tech (CST)

Start 11/30/2026 with a leading facility in Minneapolis, MN, supporting a high-volume neuro and spine surgical services team. This day-shift assignment offers 5x8-hour scheduling, a $52.61 hourly rate, weekly direct deposit, and comprehensive W-2 medical benefits. First-time travelers are welcome with the required experience and certifications.

Location: Minneapolis, MN

Start Date: 11/30/2026

End Date/Duration: 03/01/2027

Shift: Day shift, 5x8 hours; 7:00 AM–3:30 PM or 9:30 AM–6:00 PM

Hours/Week: 40

Employment Type: Assignment

License/Certs: BLS required; Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

Experience: 2 years required; first-time travelers accepted

Pay & Benefits

Hourly Pay: $52.61

Competitive pay package

Weekly pay via direct deposit

Comprehensive W-2 medical benefits

Robust referral bonus program

24/7 dedicated support throughout the assignment

Paid sick time in accordance with applicable state, federal, and local laws

Licensure, certification, travel, and other reimbursements when applicable

What You'll Do

Prepare operating rooms, instruments, supplies, and equipment for neuro and spine procedures.

Assist the surgical team during procedures while maintaining a sterile field.

Support neuro and neuro-spine surgeries, including fusions, decompressions, ACDFs, craniotomies, and VP shunts.

Support orthopedic spine procedures such as anterior/posterior fusions, TLIFs, ACDFs, and decompressions.

Anticipate surgical team needs and provide appropriate instruments and supplies throughout each case.

Maintain sterile technique and follow surgical services safety and infection-control procedures.

Help manage instrumentation and surgical trays in a high-volume operating room environment.

What You Need

Required

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) qualifications.

Current BLS certification.

At least 2 years of surgical technologist experience.

Ability to work 5x8-hour day shifts.

Experience supporting operating room procedures and maintaining sterile technique.

Preferred

Neuro surgery experience.

Neuro-spine experience, including craniotomies, VP shunts, deep brain stimulation, and spinal cord tumor procedures.

Spine surgery experience.

About the Assignment Join a high-volume surgical services team at a leading facility in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The department supports approximately 60–75 surgical cases and manages substantial instrumentation needs each day, with a focus on neuro, neuro-spine, and orthopedic spine procedures. VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer ("EEO")/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply.