CST/ORT - OR
Carlsbad, NM
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs
Referral Bonus
$1,329/weekOverview
- Start Date11/16/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- 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
Travel CST
Overview
- Role: Travel CST
- Location: Carlsbad, New Mexico
- Employment type: Travel
- Start: ASAP
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Days, 7a-5:30p, 4x10hr shifts
- Call required: Yes
Required Qualifications
- Surgical Technologist (2 years of experience)
- Surgical Technologist experience within the last year
- BLS
- Experience working with Orthopedics patients
- Experience working with OB-GYN patients
- Experience working with Podiatry patients
- Experience working with Plastics patients
- Experience working with Trauma patients
- Experience working with Adult patients
- Experience working with Pediatric patients
- Experience with general surgery
- Experience with OBGYN surgery
- Experience with urology surgery
Schedule / Call Details
- Call coverage: At least 1 weekday per week, with weekend rotation
- On-call hours: Monday-Friday 1530-0700; Saturday and Sunday 0700-0700
Unit / Setting
- Operating rooms: 6
Additional Notes
- Auto offers only; no interviews
- No option for 48-hour guarantee
- No option for blocked scheduling
- Hospital scrubs provided
- Monthly department volume: 250-300 procedures
Employer
Host Healthcare
266 nurses recommend 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 Carlsbad, NM
As a Travel Surgical Technologist in Carlsbad, NM here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Carlsbad, NM is lower than the national average, making it an affordable option for travel nurses.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Carlsbad experiences hot summers with average highs around 95°F and mild winters with average lows around 30°F.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Carlsbad, NM, and they are relatively easy to find due to the demand from the oil and gas industry in the area.
- Carlsbad is a car-friendly city with easy access to parking.
- Public transportation options are limited, so having a car is essential for getting around.
- Carlsbad has a diverse population with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues in the area may include allergies due to the desert climate.
- There is a moderate population of travel nurses in the area due to the presence of medical facilities.
- Carlsbad offers a variety of outdoor activities such as hiking in the Carlsbad Caverns National Park, exploring the Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park, and enjoying water sports at the Brantley Lake State Park.
- There are also local restaurants, art galleries, and occasional music and sports events to enjoy.
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