Certified Surgical Technologist
Portland, ME
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,010/weekOverview
- Start Date11/22/2026
- Shift Breakdown4x10 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
CST/ORT
Location: Portland, Maine Employment Type: Travel Contract Length: 13 weeks Hours: 48 per week (36 guaranteed) Number of Openings: Numerous
Role Overview
- Travel CST for General Surgery at a busy Level One Trauma Center
- Specialty: Operating Room
- Department: Operating Room
- Unit size: 26 beds, 1:1 patient ratios
- Patients: Operating Room
- Equipment: Storz, Stryker, Olympus, Intuitive Robot
Required Qualifications
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) with at least 2 years of experience
- Certified Surgical Technologist experience within the last year
- One completed travel assignment
- Experience working with Level 1 Trauma patients
- Experience with robotic surgery
- Competence in Burns
- Competence in Whipples
- Competence in HIPEC
Preferred Experience
- General, GU/GYN, Ortho trauma, ortho joints, Neurosurgery, ENT, Pediatrics, Plastics, Dental, Endovascular
Schedule and Call
- Day shift: 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- Weekends: 36 hours, 1 in 4 weekends, 12-hour shifts
- Call: One overnight call (11 p.m. to 7 a.m.) for Trauma call. If on a specialty team, call follows that team's rules (Cardiac, Thoracic, Vascular, Neuro, Ortho).
- Float requirements: N/A
Personality Fit
- Flexible, accountable, timely, team player
Dress Code
- Teal scrubs issued by the facility
Employer
Host Healthcare
267 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
Mikayla was great to work with. She guided me the whole way through the credentialing process, told me what to expect, and was responsive anytime I had questions. I would recommend Mikayla as a recruiter and would work with her in the future.
Cons
No cons in working with Mikayla at all.
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 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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