Travel Surgical Technologist
Aurora, CO
Cross Country Nurses
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,505/weekOverview
- Start Date07/27/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
The operating room open heart (OR OH) specialist position is located in Aurora, Colorado. This role involves supporting the cardiovascular operating room team with open heart procedures, including CABG, AAA, TAVR, and valve replacements. Candidates must bring their license on the first day and have a current acute care cardiovascular operating room technician experience. The shift is day hours, and candidates are required to work a minimum of 40 hours per week.
Job Details:
- Location: Aurora, Colorado
- Shift: Day Shift, 7:00 AM 5:00 PM
- Minimum Qualifications: Certifications including Basic Life Support (BLS), DORA, and National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTA); current acute care cardiovascular operating room technician experience with at least 1 year in a hospital setting; prior experience traveling as a CVOR Tech in large trauma facilities; proficiency in Meditech electronic medical record system.
- Preferred Qualifications: Prior Meditech experience, experience working as a traveling CVOR Tech in large trauma centers, cardiovascular procedure experience.
- Responsibilities: Supporting open heart surgeries, maintaining sterile environment, handling specialized cardiovascular equipment, and assisting with procedures such as CABG, AAA, TAVR, and valve replacements.
- Schedule: 8-hour shifts, minimum of 40 hours per week.
- Additional Information: Must be willing to float within 25 miles of the facility when needed. Call requirements will vary based on staffing needs and will be discussed at the interview. No weekend shifts are required.
Benefits:
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Employer
Cross Country Nurses
11 nurses recommend working with Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
About Aurora, CO
As a Travel Surgical Technologist in Aurora, CO here's what you should know:- Lower cost of living compared to the national average.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Average summer highs of 88°F and winter lows of 17°F.
- Options for short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find.
- Car friendliness is high, and public transportation options are available.
- Diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the high pollen count.
- Aurora has a large population of travel nurses.
- Plentiful and diverse local attractions including the Aurora History Museum, the Black American West Museum, and the Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus.
- Fantastic food scene with restaurants like El Taco de Mexico, Sam's No 3 Diner, and La Sandia Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar.
- Outdoor activities include the Aurora Reservoir for fishing, boating, swimming, and ice skating in the winter, as well as over 50 miles of beautiful hiking trails.
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