CVOR Surgical Technologist
Atlanta, GA
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Surgical Services (Travel/Contract)

Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Contract Length: 18 weeks

Job Details

• Call Requirements:

  • 1 day of call per week
  • 1 weekend call approximately every 4 weeks (subject to change)
• Floating: Within facility/scope of practice and to Main OR as needed
• Minimum Specialty Experience: 2 years (first-time travelers accepted)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required
• Return to Office (RTO): Maximum 7 days
• Holiday Work:

  • If 1 major holiday falls during assignment, traveler expected to work it
  • If 2 major holidays fall, traveler expected to work both
  • If 3 major holidays fall, traveler expected to work 2 of them
• Major Holidays Include: Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year’s Eve/Day
• Orientation: Number of non-billable orientation hours depends on contract length (e.g., 8 hours for 8 weeks)
• Compliance: Full compliance required to start on time; delays in compliance may result in a 2-week pushback due to bi-weekly orientation schedule
• Locals Accepted: Yes, at the same rate

Required Certifications & Competencies

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): Required for RNs in specified specialties including Surgical Services if applicable
• BLS (Basic Life Support): Required
• Other Certifications: May be required depending on specialty and unit (e.g., PALS, NRP, EFM) – verify based on clinical track
• Competency Exams:

  • Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (for RNs and LVNs)
  • Color Blind Testing (all candidates)
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (if applicable)
  • General Competency Exam (for Nursing and Allied)

Licensure & Verification

• State License: Must be valid for Georgia (required for CRTs & RRTs)
• Education Verification: Required; can be pending at start with proof it is in process (due within 30 days post start)
• NURSYS Verification: Annual verification required for RN, LPN/LVN, AP within 30 days prior to start
• Tech Certification Verification: National certification verification if applicable

Background & Health Requirements

• Background Check: Must be completed within 30 days of start, including education verification and various criminal checks
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start; cannot start with results pending
• Physical Exam: Required by agency within 1 year of start (not required by client)
• Immunizations & Health Screenings:

  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months (two negative TB tests required for privileging specialties)
  • TB Questionnaire (updated annually)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): 2 vaccines or positive titer; boosters allowed to pend if not yet eligible
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer; boosters allowed to pend if not yet eligible
  • Hepatitis B: Series, surface antibody titer, or signed declination (declination required if titer negative)
  • Flu Vaccine or Declination (required during flu season)
• Additional Health Documents: May be required for privileging specialties (e.g., Tdap, vaccine declination forms)

Additional Requirements

• References: 2 clinical references required by agency (not required by client)
• Skills Checklist: Must be updated within 12 months
• Work History Verification: Verification of most recent employer required; can be pending at start with proof it is in process

Notes

• Clinical screening will be conducted to determine fit before final manager approval
• Candidate must review and sign facility-specific policies such as Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance Policy prior to start
• Privileging specialties have additional compliance and documentation requirements

This position offers a travel contract opportunity in Surgical Services with a supportive environment for first-time travelers and a structured orientation and compliance process.