CVOR Surgical Technologist
Tuscaloosa, AL
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,224/weekOverview
- Start Date08/03/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 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
Surgical Technologist (CST/ORT) - Travel Position
Location: Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Job Description
- Provide compassionate care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) by maintaining nursing practice standards and fostering positive therapeutic relationships with patients and families.
- Primary procedures involve open heart surgery; when unavailable, participate in other surgical specialties.
- Work primarily Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
- Participate in emergency call rotation every third week for 7 days.
- Must be willing to float to different units or hospitals as needed.
- Patient-facing clinical role.
- Dress code: Solid navy scrubs.
- Electronic Medical Record system used: Meditech.
- Parking available.
- Guaranteed 36 hours per week.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum 1 year of recent experience as a CVOR Technologist.
- BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
Additional Information
- This is an on-site position (not remote).
- Must be willing to float to other units or hospitals as needed.
- Timesheet approver roles assigned but not relevant for candidate consideration.
Employer
Host Healthcare
259 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
I’ve had a great experience working with Host Healthcare and my recruiter, Tyler Hall. Throughout my assignments, he has been responsive, supportive, and easy to communicate with. He consistently checks in, advocates for my requests regarding scheduling and time off, and makes sure I have the information I need throughout the process. As a travel nurse, having a recruiter who is reliable and genuinely invested in your experience makes a huge difference, and Tyler has been exactly that. Host Healthcare has also made the onboarding process straightforward and has been supportive throughout my assignments. I would definitely recommend Host Healthcare and Tyler to other travel nurses looking for an agency that values communication and support.
Cons
None
Recommends working with Host Healthcare
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.
Travel comfortably with Host Healthcare.
About Tuscaloosa, AL
As a Travel CVOR Surgical Technologist in Tuscaloosa, AL here's what you should know:- Tuscaloosa's cost of living is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Summer average high: 91°F, average low: 70°F.
- Winter average high: 56°F, average low: 34°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find in Tuscaloosa.
- Tuscaloosa is car-friendly, with public transportation options also available.
- Tuscaloosa has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include obesity and related conditions.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Tuscaloosa offers a variety of restaurants, art galleries, live music venues, and sports activities.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy hiking, biking, and water activities near the Black Warrior River.
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