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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
$2,280/week
The average salary for a Travel CVOR Surgical Technologist is $2,280 per week. This is 8% lower than the practicing US average of $2,463.
Last updated on December 24, 2025. Based on 1,547 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Salaries for Travel CVOR Surgical Technologist compared to Allied Health Professional National Averages
$2,280/week
8% lower than the practicing US average.
$2,463/week
United States
Where do Travel CVOR Surgical Technologists get paid the most?
| State | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | $2,710 | $3,434 |
| Alaska | $2,705 | $3,080 |
| Wisconsin | $2,685 | $2,950 |
| Nebraska | $2,510 | $2,886 |
| Louisiana | $2,503 | $2,976 |
| Massachusetts | $2,498 | $2,881 |
| South Dakota | $2,480 | $2,668 |
| Illinois | $2,460 | $3,222 |
| Connecticut | $2,438 | $2,956 |
| Colorado | $2,429 | $3,316 |
| Pennsylvania | $2,381 | $3,360 |
| Kansas | $2,371 | $2,625 |
| South Carolina | $2,370 | $2,926 |
| Michigan | $2,353 | $2,926 |
What cities pay the most for Travel CVOR Surgical Technologists?
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, New Mexico | $3,108 | $3,434 |
| Grand Junction, Colorado | $2,971 | $3,316 |
| Rockford, Illinois | $2,916 | $3,222 |
| Farmington, Connecticut | $2,708 | $2,886 |
| Anchorage, Alaska | $2,705 | $3,080 |
| Kalamazoo, Michigan | $2,702 | $2,825 |
| Madison, Wisconsin | $2,685 | $2,950 |
| Terre Haute, Indiana | $2,649 | $2,886 |
| Lincoln, Nebraska | $2,626 | $2,886 |
| Fort Lauderdale, Florida | $2,615 | $2,664 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel CVOR Surgical Technologist jobs?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated Healthcare Services | $3,262 | $3,262 |
| Advantage Staffing Services | $3,200 | $3,200 |
| iDEAL Hire | $2,940 | $2,940 |
| ProLink Allied | $2,900 | $2,900 |
| Express Healthcare Staffing NY | $2,884 | $2,884 |
| Trailblazer Staffing Solutions | $2,880 | $2,880 |
| Avani Healthcare East | $2,861 | $2,861 |
| Rang Healthcare | $2,801 | $3,316 |
| Sunbelt Staffing | $2,788 | $2,788 |
| 3B Healthcare Inc. | $2,767 | $2,767 |
Last updated on December 24, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Travel CVOR Surgical Technologist Career Guide
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Go to the guideTop Travel CVOR Surgical Technologist Jobs
Cardiovascular Cath Lab Technologist
- Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Presbyterian Health Services Inc - Presbyterian Hospital
- TRS Healthcare and 11 others
$2,854-3,480/week
CVOR Surgical Technologist
- Grand Junction, Colorado
- Saint Mary's Hospital & Regional Medical Center
- Voca Healthcare and 7 others
$2,868-3,262/week
Estimated pay packageCVOR Surgical Technologist
- Anchorage, Alaska
- Providence Alaska Medical Center
- Medical Solutions Allied and 20 others
$2,387-3,017/week
Pediatric CVOR & General Surgical Technologist
- Madison, Wisconsin
- American Family Childrens Hospital
- Medical Solutions Allied and 12 others
$2,430-2,950/week
Certified Surgical Technologist – Cardiovascular OR
- Columbus, Ohio
- Ohio State's Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital
- Voca Healthcare and 11 others
$2,411-2,791/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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