Operating Room Certified Surgical Tech
Waterloo, IA
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days, Flexible
Referral Bonus
$1,933/weekOverview
- Start Date09/21/2026
- Shift Breakdown4x10 hrs
- ShiftDays, Flexible
- 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 Surgical Tech (CST) — Days
Job details
- Location: Waterloo, Iowa
- Employment type: Temp
- Contract length: 13 weeks
- Shift: Days
Required qualifications
- Surgical Technologist with 2 years of experience
- Surgical Technologist experience within the last year
- 3 months or more of total travel experience
- NBSTSA
- Experience in a hospital setting
- Driver's License
Required skills / experience
- Experience and proficiency in orthopedic/orthopedics surgery
- Experience and proficiency in neurosurgery/neurology
- Experience and proficiency in general surgery
- Experience and proficiency in gynecology/GYN surgery
- Experience and proficiency in operating DaVinci robotics
- Experience and proficiency in operating Mako robotics
Schedule expectations
- Required to work 1–2 of the 3 upcoming summer holidays unless the unit is closed
Additional notes
- Candidates must live at least 50 miles from the facility
- Past employees of the same health system may be restricted from returning in certain travel roles within 12 months, depending on prior employment type
- Orientation is scheduled for 9/21
- EMR: EPIC
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.
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About Waterloo, IA
As a travel nurse in Waterloo, IA here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Waterloo, IA is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- In summer, average highs are around 83°F, and average lows in winter are around 11°F.
- Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Waterloo, IA, with options ranging from apartments to single-family homes.
- Waterloo is car-friendly, with a well-maintained road network.
- Public transportation options include bus services operated by the Metro Transit.
- Waterloo has a diverse population with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues may include obesity and diabetes.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Waterloo offers a variety of restaurants, including diverse cuisines.
- The city has a vibrant arts scene, with galleries and theaters.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy local games, and outdoor activities such as hiking and biking are popular in the area.
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