Travel Contract

Neurosurgery OR Certified Surgical Technologist
Portland, ME
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$1,929/week
Posted Today

Overview

  • Start DateASAP
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • ShiftDays
  • Duration26 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay
$1,929/week

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

Job Opportunity: CST/ORT

Location

  • Portland, Maine

Position Type

  • Travel assignment
  • Contract length: 26 weeks

Specialty

  • Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) in Operating Room (ORT)
  • Neurosurgery experience required

Required Experience

  • Minimum 3 years of experience scrubbing neuro cases
  • Level I trauma center experience required
  • Competency with:
    • Stryker instruments
    • Airo CT navigation
    • O-arm navigation
    • Complex spine deformity cases
    • Brain surgery including MVM and brain aneurysm

Call Requirements

  • Neuro call expected between 50-150 hours during an 8-week block
  • One overnight trauma call per week (11pm-7am)
  • Call scheduling follows specialty team rules (Cardiac, Thoracic, Vascular, Neuro, Ortho)

Work Schedule

  • Day shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Preferred weekly hours: 48 (minimum acceptable: 36)
  • Weekend hours: 36 per 8-week period, typically 1:4 weekends on 12-hour shifts

Unit Information

  • Operating Room with 26 beds
  • Patient ratio: 1:1
  • Equipment used: Storz, Stryker, Olympus, Intuitive Robot
  • Electronic Medical Record system: Epic

Required Certifications

  • Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

Requirements/Qualifications

  • Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
  • Minimum 3 years of surgical technician experience, including experience within the last year
  • Competence with Stryker instruments
  • Experience with Airo CT navigation
  • Experience with O-arm navigation
  • Robotic surgical experience

Preferred Skills/Experience

  • General surgery
  • GU/GYN
  • Orthopedic trauma and joints
  • Neurosurgery
  • ENT
  • Pediatrics
  • Plastics
  • Dental
  • Endovascular procedures

Personality Fit

  • Flexible
  • Accountable
  • Timely
  • Team player

Dress Code

  • Teal scrubs issued by the hospital

Note: Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.

Employer

Host Healthcare

4.8rating(1048 reviews)

231 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare

5.0rating

Pros

Friendly, professional,

Cons

None

Recommends working with Host Healthcare

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We are on a mission to help others live better and we do this by helping the healers of the world be as comfortable as possible. With access to tens of thousands of travel nursing, therapy, and allied jobs in all 50 states, our responsive and friendly recruiters find your dream position based on what’s important to you.

During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.

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About Portland, ME

As a travel nurse in Portland, ME here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • The cost of living in Portland, ME is slightly higher than the national average, with housing being the primary factor.
  • Wages may not fully match up with the higher cost of living.
Weather
  • Average summer highs range from 70-80°F, while winter lows can drop to 15-20°F.
  • Be prepared for cold winters and mild summers.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Portland, ME, but they may require some searching due to demand.
Transportation
  • Portland is relatively car-friendly, but it also offers public transportation options like buses and ferries for getting around the city and nearby islands.
Demographics
  • Portland, ME has a diverse population with a wide age range.
  • Common health issues may include seasonal allergies and cold-related illnesses.
  • There is a growing population of travel nurses due to the city's healthcare facilities.
Things to Do
  • Portland, ME offers a vibrant food scene with numerous restaurants, as well as art galleries, music venues, and sports activities.
  • Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy scenic cruises, whale watches, and island hopping in Casco Bay.
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