Travel Contract

Operating Room Surgical Technologist
Portland, ME
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$2,143/week
Posted 6 days ago

Overview

  • Start DateASAP
  • Shift Breakdown4x10 hrs
  • ShiftDays
  • Duration13 weeks

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 Title

CST/ORT - Operating Room


Location

Portland, Maine


Employment Type

Travel Contract (13 weeks)


Job Description

  • Work in a Level One trauma center with a 40-bed Operating Room supporting multiple specialties.
  • Specialize in General Surgery with exposure to Emergency General Surgery (EGS), burns, trauma, DaVinci Robotics, thoracic, and liver surgeries.
  • Operate advanced equipment including Storz, Stryker, Olympus, and Intuitive Robot.
  • Use Epic EMR system.
  • Patient ratio is 1:1 in the Operating Room.
  • Shift: 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM, 36 guaranteed hours per week.
  • Weekend schedule: 1 in 4 weekends, 12-hour shifts.
  • Call requirement: one overnight trauma call (11 PM to 7 AM); specialty team call schedules apply for Cardiac, Thoracic, Vascular, Neuro, and Ortho teams.

Required Qualifications

  • Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification required.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience as a Certified Surgical Technologist.
  • Recent CST experience within the last year.

Preferred Skills

  • Experience with GU/GYN, Orthopedic trauma and joints, Neurosurgery, ENT, Pediatrics, Plastics, Dental, and Endovascular surgeries.

Work Environment & Culture

  • Operating Room setting with a focus on trauma and multiple surgical specialties.
  • Team-oriented, flexible, accountable, and timely personality fit.
  • Scrub color: Teal scrubs issued by the hospital.

Additional Information

  • No float requirements.
  • Multiple openings available.

Employer

Host Healthcare

4.8rating(1049 reviews)

232 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare

5.0rating

Pros

Bethany has been working with me on a couple contracts as a travel PT. She has been extremely responsive and supportive. She was able to help me navigate a contract with a difficult facility and expeditiously find a new contract for me in the same area.

Cons

None

Recommends working with Host Healthcare

Anonymous
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Physical Therapist (Therapy)
Review of Bethany Alber on May 21, 2026
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At Host Healthcare, we provide a truly comfortable experience as you explore your travel nursing, therapy, or allied career. We make your travel healthcare journey easy by taking care of all the details, so you don’t have to.

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 Certified Surgical Technologist 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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