Certified OR Tech / Surgical Tech (CST)
Charleston, SC
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$29-33/hourOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Description
Certified OR Tech / Surgical Tech (CST)
Overview
- Specialty: Surgical Services
- Employment type: Travel/Contract
- Shift: Day, 3x12 hours, 6:30 AM–7:00 PM
- Schedule: Saturday/Sunday plus 1 weekday
- Call: None
- Contract length: 13 weeks
- Float scope: May float within scope to meet facility needs and between like units/sister facilities
- First-timers accepted: Yes
- Local candidates: Accepted within 60 miles, case-by-case
- Guaranteed hours: Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
Unit / Setting
- Main Operating Room in a level-one academic trauma center
- 21 OR suites
- Covers Trauma, Transplant, Ortho, Neuro, ENT, GU-GYN, and Robotics cases
- Busy, nurse-driven, Magnet-designated department
Required Qualifications
- Certified Surgical Technologist with 2 years of experience
- Certified Surgical Technologist experience within the last year
- NBSTSA certification
- BLS issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- Experience working with Level 1 Trauma patients
- South Carolina license verification
- Radiation badge required; must be provided by agency
Preferred
- Neuro cases, including spines/crani
- ENT flaps
- Robotics cases, including Davinci Xi
Common Cases
- Ortho: total joints, spine, trauma
- Neuro: crani, spine
- ENT: flaps
- Robotics
- Transplants/Procurements
- Trauma/Burns
- GU/GYN
Additional Notes
- Scrub color provided
- Charting system: EPIC
- Parking requires a permit and a $20 registration fee for a hang tag
- Hurricane season runs June through November, and staff may be assigned to emergency response teams during that time
Employer
Host Healthcare
267 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
Mikayla was great to work with. She guided me the whole way through the credentialing process, told me what to expect, and was responsive anytime I had questions. I would recommend Mikayla as a recruiter and would work with her in the future.
Cons
No cons in working with Mikayla at all.
Recommends working with Host Healthcare
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About Charleston, SC
As a travel nurse in Charleston, SC here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Charleston is slightly higher than the national average.
- Wages may not fully match up with the higher cost of living.
- Average summer highs range from 85°F to 90°F, while winter lows range from 38°F to 42°F.
- Short term rentals are available but may require some effort to find due to high demand, especially during tourist seasons.
- Charleston is car-friendly, but traffic can be congested in certain areas.
- Public transportation options include buses and shuttles, but they may not cover all areas of the city.
- Charleston has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the pollen-rich environment and potential exposure to tropical diseases.
- There is a large population of travel nurses due to the city's popularity.
- Charleston offers a vibrant culinary scene with a variety of restaurants serving delicious southern flavors.
- It also has a rich arts and music culture, with frequent festivals and world-class galleries.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy activities like paddleboarding, kayaking, surfing, fishing, and golfing, as well as exploring the beautiful beaches and natural habitats.
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