Surg Tech CVOR – Travel Job

Join our team as a Certified CVOR Surgical Technologist where you will function as a member of a cardiac surgical team, assisting physicians and nurses in the operating room during procedures. You will ensure patient safety by preparing the operating room, sterilizing equipment, and supporting the surgical team.

Minimum Requirements:

• Current CST certification from a program accredited by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA). (Required)
• BLS certification. (Required)
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a certified CVOR technologist or surgical technologist with documented open heart/cardiac operating room experience. (Required)
• Experience with Cerner electronic medical record. (Required)
• Clinical experience across multiple specialties such as orthopedic, neurosurgery, da Vinci robotic-assisted procedures, general surgery, gynecology, and podiatry. (Preferred)
• Ability to scrub and function as surgical assist in cardiac (open heart) cases and cover other surgical cases when cardiac cases are not scheduled. (Required)
• Valid driver’s license and permanent home address on submission; candidate must reside greater than 50 miles from the facility (travel-only candidates). (Client requirement)
• Required documentation must be attached at time of submission including licenses and certifications. (Client requirement)

Assignment Details

• Facility type: Hospital
• City: Valparaiso, IN
• Shift: Days
• Shift hours: 06:45–17:15
• On-call requirements: Yes
• Orientation: 5 days
• Number of beds in unit: 12
• Patient ratio: Varies
• Scrub color: Blue provided on site
• Float requirement: No
• Scope of role: Scrub and assist in surgical cases including open heart, perform room turnover, stock supplies, and cover other cases if no open hearts are scheduled

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your time and commitment. A comprehensive benefits package is available beginning the first day of assignment.

• Weekly pay and payroll support.
• Medical benefits and retirement plan options.
• 24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.
• Referral bonuses.
• Housing assistance options for travelers.
• Travel and license reimbursement policies.

Impacting the Quality of Care for Patients and Students Nationwide

As a health professional with our travel program, you will gain flexibility, clinical variety, and opportunities for professional growth while impacting patient care in diverse settings.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.

Location Highlights

Valparaiso offers easy access to both Lake Michigan shoreline and regional outdoor recreation. Downtown Valparaiso features historic architecture and a cultural arts district within a short drive of Indiana Dunes National Park, which provides over 15 miles of lakefront beaches and diverse dune ecosystems approximately 20–30 minutes away. The area supports an outdoor lifestyle with local trails such as Brown Ditch and the Valparaiso Moraine Trail, and is within a one-hour commute to downtown Chicago for urban amenities, museums, and commuter transit options.