Travel Surgical Technologist
Jacksonville, FL
Cross Country Nurses
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,940/weekOverview
- Start Date09/21/2026
- Shift Breakdown4x10 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
Operating Room (OR) Specialty in Open Heart Surgery in Jacksonville, FL. This role involves supporting cardiovascular operating room procedures as a Surgical Technologist with experience in open heart surgical environments. The position is scheduled for a 13-week assignment, requiring working four 10-hour days per week, primarily during daytime hours, with mandatory call duties including Thursdays.
Job Details:
- Shift: 4x10 Days (6:45 AM 5:15 PM)
- Schedule: Days, 40 hours per week minimum
- Required Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist Program
- BLS (American Heart Association or American Red Cross) certification
- NBSTSA, NCCT, or AST certification (required within one year of hire/transfer)
- Minimum 2 years of Surgical Technologist experience
- CVOR (Cardiovascular Operating Room) Surgical Technologist experience
- Recent heart experience
- EPIC experience
- No break in clinical employment greater than 180 days
- Work history gaps greater than 30 days must be explained
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong cardiac experience highly preferred
- Peripheral vascular experience preferred
- Vascular and neuro experience a plus
- Additional Information:
- Float: Float rotation may be required.
- Patient Population: All age groups
- EMR: EPIC
- Response time: 45 minutes
- RTO Policy: No RTO permitted during the first two weeks of the assignment; maximum of eight RTO days during the 13-week contract
- Facility type, EMR experience, and bed count must be listed on the profile
- Travel required, and float required.
- Managed interview required.
- Florida AHCA clearance approval may take up to 14 business days.
- Seasonal influenza vaccination policy applies; medical exemptions accepted with proper documentation.
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 Jacksonville, FL
As a travel nurse in Jacksonville, FL here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Jacksonville is slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living, providing good value for residents.
- In the summer, average highs are around 90°F and lows are around 70°F.
- In the winter, average highs are around 65°F and lows are around 45°F.
- Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Jacksonville, with many options available for furnished housing, especially in popular areas near the beaches and downtown.
- Jacksonville is car-friendly with well-maintained roads and highways.
- Public transportation options are available, including buses and the Skyway, but a car is generally recommended for getting around the expansive city and its surrounding areas.
- Jacksonville has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the lush greenery and potential exposure to hurricanes.
- There is a large population of travel nurses in Jacksonville due to its numerous healthcare facilities and hospitals.
- Jacksonville offers a vibrant culinary scene with a variety of restaurants, especially seafood options.
- The city also has a thriving arts community, with numerous galleries and the Riverside Arts Market.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy golf, tennis, and water sports along the coastline, while outdoor enthusiasts can explore the city's parks and nature reserves.
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