Travel Contract

Travel Certified Surgical Technologist
Columbia, SC
Nationwide Therapy Group
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$1,661/week

Overview

Start Date12/21/2025
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
ShiftNights
Duration13 weeks

Pay

8% higher than average Allied Health Professional / Certified Surgical Technologist pay in South Carolina

Estimated total pay

$1,661/week

Estimated taxable pay
$338/week
Estimated non-taxable stipends
$1,323/week

Benefits

Holiday Pay
Weekly pay
Guaranteed Hours
401k retirement plan
Medical benefits
Mileage reimbursement
Referral bonus
License and certification reimbursement
Dental benefits

Qualifications

The employer will review your Vivian profile and compare it against the job qualifications listed below.

Required

Work Experience

Certified Surgical Technologist (2 years)

Description

Facility name - Prisma Health Richland Hospital

Required Experience & Skills

Trauma Level I experience required
Strong competencies in:
ENT, Plastics, Peds OR, General, Trauma, GYN, Urology, Robotics, Orthopedic, Neuro, Thoracic, Vascular, and multiple specialty procedures.
Experience with surgical equipment: Bovie, laparoscopic towers, ultrasound machines, dopplers, and more.
Must demonstrate competency in all listed procedures and specialties.

Employer

Nationwide Therapy Group

2.8rating(25 reviews)

2 nurses recommend working with Nationwide Therapy Group

3.0rating

Pros

Recruiters are encouraging and optimistic at first.

Cons

Required to divulge a whole lot of personal information, but it leads to no job offers. Is Nationwide Therapy Group a staffing agency or are they investigators?

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Review of Nationwide Therapy Group on Sep 14, 2025

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NTG is a proud partner with healthcare professionals across the country. We are Joint Commission certified, and specialize in staffing all areas of nursing, therapy, and allied health in all 50 states. Our focus is YOU... the traveler! Our goal is to help you find the perfect opportunity through some of the best recruiters in the business. We want to provide an agency experience that is easy and stress-free so you can focus on what you do best... providing exceptional care to your patients!

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About Columbia, SC

As a Travel Certified Surgical Technologist in Columbia, SC here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable city to live in.
Wages generally match up with the cost of living.

Weather

Average summer highs of 92°F and lows of 71°F.
Average winter highs of 57°F and lows of 36°F.

Furnished Housing

Plenty of options for short term rentals, with furnished apartments and homes available.
Relatively easy to find through local rental agencies and online platforms.

Transportation

Car-friendly city with well-maintained roads and highways.
Limited public transportation options, so having a car is recommended for getting around.

Demographics

Diverse population with a wide age range.
Common health issues include allergies and asthma due to pollen levels.
Columbia has a growing population of travel nurses.

Things to Do

Abundance of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, vibrant art scene with impressive murals and art galleries, music venues, and annual events like Greekfest and Riverfest.
Outdoor activities include Riverfront Park, Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens, and the Soda City Market.

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