Certified Surgical Technologist - Operating Room
Portland, ME
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Evenings
Referral Bonus
$1,873/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftEvenings
- 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
Job Opportunity: CST/ORT (Operating Room) - Travel Position
Location
- Portland, Maine
Position Details
- Role: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) in Operating Room specialty
- Employment Type: Travel contract
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Shift: Evening shift, 11:00 AM to 11:30 PM
- Hours per Week: 48 hours
- Weekend Requirement: 1:4 rotation, 12-hour shifts
- Call Requirement: One overnight call (11:00 PM to 7:00 AM) for Trauma call; call schedule varies by specialty team (Cardiac, Thoracic, Vascular, Neuro, Ortho)
- Number of Openings: Numerous
Unit Information
- Department: Operating Room
- Number of Beds: 26
- Patient Ratios: 1:1
- Equipment Used: Storz, Stryker, Olympus, Intuitive Robot
- Electronic Medical Record (EMR) System: Epic
- Patient Types: Operating Room patients including trauma and specialty surgeries
Required Qualifications
- CST
- Surgical Technologist (2 years of experience)
- Surgical Technologist experience within the last year
- Experience working with Level 1 Trauma patients
Additional Information
- Dress Code: Teal scrubs issued by the hospital
- Ability to handle high-stress situations and work well in a team environment is essential
- No float requirements
This position is ideal for CSTs with solid trauma and OR experience seeking a travel assignment with a structured call schedule and evening shifts.
Employer
Host Healthcare
268 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
Tyler goes above and beyond. He made the travel process easy, is always incredibly responsive, and reaches out consistently to make sure things go smooth throughout the entirety of the contract and beyond. It is obvious he enjoys his work and genuinely cares about you as a traveler.
Cons
None
Recommends working with Host Healthcare
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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.
Travel comfortably with Host Healthcare.
About Portland, ME
As a Travel Certified Surgical Technologist in Portland, ME here's what you should know:- 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.
- 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.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Portland, ME, but they may require some searching due to demand.
- Portland is relatively car-friendly, but it also offers public transportation options like buses and ferries for getting around the city and nearby islands.
- 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.
- 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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