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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
$2,438/week
The average salary for a Travel CVOR Surgical Technologist is $2,438 per week. This is 4% lower than the practicing US average of $2,538.
Last updated on February 23, 2026. Based on 2 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Salaries for Travel CVOR Surgical Technologist compared to Allied Health Professional National Averages
$2,438/week
4% lower than the practicing US average.
$2,538/week
United States
Where do Travel CVOR Surgical Technologists get paid the most?
| State | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $2,748 | $2,748 |
| Virginia | $2,641 | $3,026 |
| Pennsylvania | $2,612 | $3,238 |
| Wisconsin | $2,420 | $2,522 |
| Colorado | $2,411 | $2,411 |
| New Mexico | $2,334 | $2,334 |
| Nebraska | $2,326 | $2,326 |
| Michigan | $2,295 | $2,580 |
| Washington | $2,281 | $2,565 |
| South Carolina | $2,257 | $2,466 |
| New York | $2,243 | $2,357 |
| North Carolina | $2,233 | $2,324 |
| Ohio | $2,168 | $2,168 |
| New Jersey | $2,160 | $2,160 |
| Arizona | $2,150 | $2,150 |
| Minnesota | $2,143 | $2,220 |
| Georgia | $2,128 | $2,128 |
What cities pay the most for Travel CVOR Surgical Technologists?
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge, Massachusetts | $2,748 | $2,748 |
| Norfolk, Virginia | $2,691 | $3,026 |
| Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | $2,612 | $3,238 |
| Carmel, Indiana | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| Indianapolis, Indiana | $2,463 | $2,463 |
| Madison, Wisconsin | $2,420 | $2,522 |
| Denver, Colorado | $2,411 | $2,411 |
| Washington, District of Columbia | $2,383 | $2,455 |
| Norfolk, Nebraska | $2,326 | $2,326 |
| Florence, South Carolina | $2,326 | $2,466 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel CVOR Surgical Technologist jobs?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| ARMStaffing | $3,238 | $3,238 |
| Healthcare Support | $2,897 | $2,897 |
| ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC | $2,774 | $2,774 |
| ND Global Consulting Services | $2,748 | $2,748 |
| GHR Healthcare - PH Division | $2,655 | $2,856 |
| Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied | $2,550 | $2,550 |
| Focus Staff | $2,527 | $2,819 |
| ADN Healthcare | $2,522 | $2,522 |
| Access Healthcare | $2,521 | $2,736 |
| Solomon Page | $2,516 | $2,516 |
Last updated on February 23, 2026. 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
Certified Surgical Technician (CVOR)
- Florence, South Carolina
- McLeod Regional Medical Center
- Medical Solutions Allied and 15 others
$2,376-3,006/week
CVOR Scrub Tech
- Winchester, Virginia
- Winchester Medical Center
- Medical Solutions Allied and 16 others
$2,251-2,825/week
CVOR Technologist
- Asheville, North Carolina
- Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus
- Medical Solutions Allied and 15 others
$1,872-2,740/week
Cardiovascular Scrub Technician
- Hazard, Kentucky
- Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center
- Host Healthcare and 4 others
$2,356-2,736/week
Estimated pay packageCertified Surgical Technologist - CVOR
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- WIMIL Columbia St Marys Hospital
- Olaro and 15 others
$1,975-2,735/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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