Certified OR Tech / Surgical Tech
Bend, OR
Travel Nurses, Inc.
3x12 hrs

Certified OR Tech / Surgical Tech (CST)

Overview

• Travel/Contract role in Bend, Oregon
• Day shift: 3x12 hours, 7:00–19:00
• 36 hours per week
• 13-week contract
• First-time travelers accepted
• Locals not accepted within a 75-mile radius
• Pending license accepted
• RTO max: 7 days

Role Details

• Surgical Services assignment
• 16 OR rooms
• Types of cases: craniotomy, ortho trauma, MVA, total joint
• Call required: 2 week nights every 6 weeks, plus one weekend Saturday and Sunday 12-hour shift days or nights every month and a half

Required Qualifications

• Certified Surgical Technologist (3 years of experience)
• Certified Surgical Technologist experience within the last year
• CST
• Experience working with Ortho Trauma patients
• Experience with craniotomy
• Experience with orthopedic trauma surgery
• Familiarity with total joint surgery procedures

Preferred Qualifications

• NBSTA preferred

Certifications and Health Requirements

• BLS not required
• ACLS required as applicable per unit description
• PALS required as applicable per unit description
• NRP required as applicable per unit description
• Physical exam required within 1 year of start
• Tdap within 10 years of start; declination accepted
• Negative TB or chest X-ray required within 1 year of start
• TB questionnaire required annually
• Negative 12-panel drug screen required within 90 days of start
• Flu vaccine or declination/exemption required during flu season
• COVID vaccine preferred; if never vaccinated, declination or exemption required
• Respiratory safety clearance required within 1 year of start and annually

Background and Compliance

• 7-year criminal background check required within 90 days of start and updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM required within 90 days of start
• HHS/OIG required within 90 days of start
• Diploma or transcript required
• Education verification required
• State license verification required
• NURSYS verification required
• Acceptable use and confidentiality agreement required
• Contractual and third party access form required
• Compliance and privacy program attestation required
• Emergency contact form required
• Photo for badge required within 48 hours of signing and no later than 2 Wednesdays prior to start
• Skills checklist required annually