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A CVOR surgical technologist is an allied health professional who prepares for and assists with cardiovascular procedures. Before surgery, the CVOR surgical tech assembles equipment, gathers supplies, prepares the instrument tray and positions the patient. Once the operation begins, the role of the CVOR surgical tech is to assist surgeons and other OR staff by passing instruments and supplies, maintaining the sterile field and monitoring the patient for complications. After surgery, the CVOR surgical tech gathers used equipment for sterilization.
How do you become a CVOR surgical technologist?
Before you can work in the CVOR, you must complete an approved surgical technology program to learn about human anatomy, microbiology, surgical patient care, surgical pharmacology and other relevant topics. If you don't already have a college degree, you may be required to take English composition, math and other general education courses.
To practice as a CVOR surgical tech, you must be certified in Basic Life Support (BLS). If you work in Arkansas, you must apply for licensure through the Arkansas State Medical Board. According to the College of Health Care Professions, nine states require all surgical technologists to be certified by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA). One state, New York, requires the NBSTSA credential or another nationally recognized certification.
What credentials/licensing does a CVOR surgical technologist require?
Not all states require NBSTSA certification, but obtaining the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential may help you advance your career. To sit for the CST exam, you must graduate from a program accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools or the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs. NBSTSA also accepts applicants who graduated from military training programs. The CST exam has 175 questions, but only 150 questions count toward your score.
Average Travel CVOR Surgical Technologist Salary
$2,230/week
The average salary for a Travel CVOR Surgical Technologist is $2,230 per week. This is 11% lower than the practicing US average of $2,481.
Last updated on April 13, 2026. Based on 1,940 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Salaries for Travel CVOR Surgical Technologist compared to Allied Health Professional National Averages
$2,230/week
11% lower than the practicing US average.
$2,481/week
United States
Where do Travel CVOR Surgical Technologists get paid the most?
| State | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | $2,675 | $3,026 |
| North Dakota | $2,656 | $3,706 |
| District of Columbia | $2,618 | $3,668 |
| Arkansas | $2,593 | $2,886 |
| New Mexico | $2,575 | $3,328 |
| Nevada | $2,546 | $2,786 |
| California | $2,479 | $3,313 |
| Massachusetts | $2,471 | $3,111 |
| South Carolina | $2,446 | $3,113 |
| Connecticut | $2,430 | $2,578 |
| Michigan | $2,409 | $3,246 |
| New Hampshire | $2,364 | $2,748 |
| Maryland | $2,351 | $2,700 |
| New York | $2,345 | $2,884 |
| North Carolina | $2,285 | $3,200 |
What cities pay the most for Travel CVOR Surgical Technologists?
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | $3,572 | $3,572 |
| Gainesville, Georgia | $2,706 | $3,006 |
| Denver, Colorado | $2,704 | $2,704 |
| Madison, Wisconsin | $2,698 | $3,026 |
| Grand Forks, North Dakota | $2,696 | $3,706 |
| Lakewood, Colorado | $2,652 | $2,652 |
| Washington, District of Columbia | $2,618 | $3,668 |
| Peoria, Illinois | $2,603 | $2,920 |
| Mountain Home, Arkansas | $2,593 | $2,886 |
| Savannah, Georgia | $2,589 | $2,589 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel CVOR Surgical Technologist jobs?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Lamb Staffing | $3,160 | $3,160 |
| Amergis Healthcare Staffing Boston | $3,111 | $3,111 |
| Express Healthcare Staffing NY | $2,884 | $2,884 |
| Advantage Staffing Services | $2,880 | $2,880 |
| Enterprise Solutions, Inc (NimbusNest, Inc) | $2,854 | $2,854 |
| 3B Healthcare Inc. | $2,800 | $2,800 |
| EA Team | $2,800 | $2,800 |
| E-SolHealth | $2,775 | $2,800 |
| GTT Healthcare Staffing Solutions | $2,743 | $2,746 |
| ND Global Consulting Services | $2,715 | $2,724 |
Last updated on April 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Travel CVOR Surgical Technologist Career Guide
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CVOR Technician
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Medstar Washington Hospital Center
- GHR Healthcare - Travel Division and 14 others
$2,233-3,401/week
Estimated pay packageCVOR Pediatric Surgical Technologist
- Madison, Wisconsin
- American Family Childrens Hospital
- Medical Solutions Allied and 19 others
$2,426-3,026/week
CVOR Surgical Technologist
- Lodi, California
- Adventist Health Lodi Memorial
- Voca Healthcare and 2 others
$1,812-3,000/week
Estimated pay packageCVOR Certified Surgical Technologist
- Austin, Texas
- Seton Medical Center Austin
- Uniti Med and 10 others
$1,661-2,935/week
CVOR Scrub Technician
- Buffalo, New York
- Mercy Hospital of Buffalo
- Care Team Solutions and 3 others
$2,501-2,860/week
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How can you increase your pay as a travel CVOR surgical technologist?
To increase your pay as a CVOR surgical technologist, consider registering with a travel staffing agency. As noted above, the average travel assignment pays more than double the average staff job. If you're willing to travel, you can increase your earnings without any additional education or training.
How much does a travel cardiovascular operating room surgical technologist make?
Travel CVOR surgical technologists had an average weekly wage of $2,335 weekly, according to Vivian Health's salary data for the week ending May 13, 2023.
Do travel CVOR surgical technologists earn more than staff CVOR surgical technologists?
Many factors affect compensation in the healthcare industry, but travel CVOR surgical techs tend to earn more than staff CVOR techs. Per Vivian Health's salary data for May 13, 2023, staff jobs paid an average of $28.66 per hour. That converts to a weekly salary of $1,146.40 if you work 40 hours weekly. Travel assignments paid an average of $2,335 per week, more than double the average for staff jobs.
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