Travel Surgical Technologist
Columbia, SC
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs

CVOR Surgical Technologist (Travel) — 13-week contract in Columbia, SC (29203): Join a cardiovascular operating room team in a state-of-the-art hospital. This travel surgical tech job is ideal for experienced perioperative technologists seeking travel healthcare assignments in South Carolina.

Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled CVOR Surgical Technologist (Cardiovascular Operating Room) for a 13-week travel contract in Columbia, South Carolina. You will assist surgeons and the perioperative team during complex cardiovascular procedures, maintain sterile technique, and support patient safety for adult and geriatric populations. This travel surgical tech assignment (Columbia, SC 29203) offers competitive weekly pay and a chance to work with advanced surgical teams and equipment.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,010 – $2,160
• Position Type: Travel Surgical Technologist / CVOR Surgical Tech
• Location: Columbia, SC 29203 (Richland County) — South Carolina travel healthcare job
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (May 4, 2026 – August 3, 2026)
• Shift: 4 x 10-hour day shifts (07:00 – 17:30)
• Hours per Week: 40
• Orientation: 30 hours
• Call Requirements: Will be discussed during interview
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks

Qualifications & Certifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent CVOR Surgical Technologist experience (cardiovascular OR preferred)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required
• ACLS preferred
• NBSTSA or NCCT certification accepted if employed as a Surgical Tech in South Carolina prior to Jan 1, 2008, or completion of a Surgical Tech military training program
• Successful completion of an accredited Surgical Technology program or equivalent U.S. Armed Forces training
• EPIC EMR experience preferred (electronic medical record experience is a plus)
• Flu vaccine required (no exemptions)
• Must be eligible to travel and meet facility radius/credentialing requirements for travel assignments

Key Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons, circulating nurses, and the cardiovascular OR team during open heart and other cardiovascular procedures
• Prepare, sterilize, and maintain surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies for CVOR cases
• Ensure strict adherence to sterile technique and perioperative safety protocols
• Support adult and geriatric patient populations; anticipate surgeon needs and instrument preferences
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including IV Teams and Radiology to coordinate perioperative care
• Float to other units as needed based on facility census and staffing requirements
• Complete pre-assignment testing and required onboarding modules prior to start date

Why Join This Travel Surgical Tech Assignment?

• Work in a state-of-the-art hospital with a high-quality cardiovascular program
• Competitive weekly pay for travel surgical techs
• Gain CVOR experience and expand your perioperative skills
• Explore Columbia, SC — a city with vibrant arts, parks, and a welcoming community

Apply now to be considered for this CVOR Surgical Technologist travel assignment in Columbia, SC. Join our healthcare team today — submit your resume or contact our recruiter for immediate consideration for travel surgical tech jobs in South Carolina.

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