Travel Certified Surgical Technologist
Kansas City, KS
IDR Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) for a high-acuity operating room environment in Kansas City, KS. This is a Level I Trauma setting requiring strong clinical skills across multiple specialties.

Start Date: ASAP
Schedule: Days – 4x10s (Mon–Fri) 06:30–17:00
Alternative Schedule: May consider 3x12s if preferred
Setting: Operating Room
Orientation: In-person, Monday & Tuesday

This role requires a strong background in complex surgical cases and the ability to function confidently in a fast-paced, trauma-focused OR.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain sterile field for a variety of surgical procedures
• Anticipate surgeon needs and ensure appropriate instrumentation and supplies are available
• Scrub and assist in ENT, Neuro, and Surgical Oncology cases
• Support Level I trauma cases with efficiency and precision
• Maintain surgical counts and ensure patient safety protocols are followed
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and OR nursing staff
• Float to all OR specialties as needed based on volume and acuity

Requirements

• NBSTSA certification preferred OR minimum 3 years of Surgical Technologist experience if non-certified
• AHA BLS certification
• Strong experience in:
  • ENT
  • Neuro
  • Surgical Oncology (General Surgery)
• Level I Trauma experience required
• Ability to float across all OR specialties

New graduates will not be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1.5–2 years of travel experience
• Strong Orthopedic experience
• Transplant experience

Additional Details

• Floating: Required to all ORs
• Weekend Requirement: None
• On-Call: 3–4 shifts per 8-week period (may include weekends)
• Holidays: Not required; if a holiday falls on a scheduled workday, the subsequent pay period will be reduced by holiday pay hours
• Credentials Due: 1 week prior to start date (Monday deadline)
• Nicotine-free facility