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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
$2,289/week
The average salary for a Travel CVOR Surgical Technologist is $2,289 per week. This is 10% lower than the practicing US average of $2,526.
Last updated on October 29, 2026. Based on 2,699 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Salaries for Travel CVOR Surgical Technologist compared to Allied Health Professional National Averages
$2,289/week
10% lower than the practicing US average.
$2,526/week
United States
Where do Travel CVOR Surgical Technologists get paid the most?
Minnesota pays Travel CVOR Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $3,096 per week, followed by Nevada ($3,045) and North Dakota ($2,752). North Dakota has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $5,987. For comparison, the national average for Travel CVOR Surgical Technologists is $2,289 per week — Minnesota pays 35% more.
| State | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | $3,096 | $3,575 |
| Nevada | $3,045 | $3,456 |
| North Dakota | $2,752 | $5,987 |
| Iowa | $2,595 | $3,120 |
| Nebraska | $2,572 | $2,867 |
| Arizona | $2,569 | $2,811 |
| South Dakota | $2,537 | $3,638 |
| South Carolina | $2,513 | $3,600 |
| Rhode Island | $2,505 | $2,669 |
| Colorado | $2,478 | $3,501 |
| Massachusetts | $2,464 | $2,953 |
| Connecticut | $2,456 | $3,332 |
| Virginia | $2,456 | $3,634 |
| Pennsylvania | $2,450 | $3,467 |
| Wisconsin | $2,428 | $3,338 |
| Illinois | $2,428 | $3,054 |
| Maine | $2,419 | $3,400 |
| Missouri | $2,395 | $2,667 |
What cities pay the most for Travel CVOR Surgical Technologists?
Brighton, Colorado pays Travel CVOR Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $3,254 per week, followed by Monroeville, Pennsylvania ($3,106) and Minneapolis, Minnesota ($3,096). Fargo, North Dakota has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $5,987. For comparison, the national average for Travel CVOR Surgical Technologists is $2,289 per week — Brighton, Colorado pays 42% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Brighton, Colorado | $3,254 | $3,254 |
| Monroeville, Pennsylvania | $3,106 | $3,106 |
| Minneapolis, Minnesota | $3,096 | $3,575 |
| Myrtle Beach, South Carolina | $3,080 | $3,348 |
| Oak Lawn, Illinois | $3,054 | $3,054 |
| Temecula, California | $3,047 | $3,122 |
| Las Vegas, Nevada | $3,045 | $3,456 |
| Summit, New Jersey | $3,024 | $3,024 |
| Florence, South Carolina | $2,987 | $3,600 |
| Fargo, North Dakota | $2,893 | $5,987 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel CVOR Surgical Technologist jobs?
TotalMed Allied pays Travel CVOR Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $3,586 per week, followed by AG Globe Services ($3,400) and AHS Staffing ($3,169). AHS Staffing has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,636. For comparison, the national average for Travel CVOR Surgical Technologists is $2,289 per week — TotalMed Allied pays 57% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| TotalMed Allied | $3,586 | $3,586 |
| AG Globe Services | $3,400 | $3,600 |
| AHS Staffing | $3,169 | $3,636 |
| CT Assist | $3,129 | $3,129 |
| Trinity Health FirstChoice | $3,120 | $3,120 |
| Agile Health Tech | $3,100 | $3,100 |
| Cuready Healthcare Staffing | $3,091 | $3,091 |
| Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied | $3,055 | $3,467 |
| Advantage Staffing Services | $2,946 | $3,040 |
| ISC Healthcare | $2,927 | $2,927 |
Last updated on October 29, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Travel CVOR Surgical Technologist Career Guide
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CVOR Technologist
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- MountainView Hospital
- TRS Healthcare and 5 others
UP TO $3,456/wk
Estimated pay packageCVOR Technologist
- Portland, Maine
- Maine Medical Center Bramhall
- Healthtrust Workforce Solutions Maine Health and 8 others
UP TO $3,400/wk
CVOR Technologist
- Florence, South Carolina
- McLeod Regional Medical Center
- Medical Solutions Allied and 9 others
UP TO $3,377/wk
Estimated pay packageCVOR Technologist
- Madison, Wisconsin
- University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
- Medical Solutions Allied and 12 others
UP TO $3,338/wk
CVOR Technologist
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center
- Cuready Healthcare Staffing and 8 others
UP TO $3,336/wk
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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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