Certified Surgical Technologist, Labor & Delivery
West Des Moines, IA
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$1,850/weekOverview
- Start Date07/20/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Cancelation protection
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Qualifications
- Skills Checklist
- Updated Resume
Description
Certified Surgical Tech (CST) - Labor & Delivery (L&D) (Nights)
Location: West Des Moines, Iowa
Employment Type: Temporary
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Job Description
- Work primarily in Labor & Delivery with focus on C-sections, vaginal deliveries, and triage.
- Float across multiple campuses within the local area.
- Unit size: 24 beds, 2 operating rooms.
- Patient ratios range from 1:1 to 1:2.
- Common drips include magnesium, insulin, and pitocin.
- Hospital-provided scrubs.
- Expected to work 36-40 hours per week with overtime after 40 hours.
- Required to work 1-2 of 3 upcoming summer holidays (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day) unless the unit is closed.
- Orientation provided.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of experience as a Surgical Technologist.
- Surgical Technologist experience within the last year.
- NBSTSA certification.
- Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- Experience working with Level 2 Trauma patients.
Shift
- Nights
Additional Information
- EMR system used: EPIC.
- Call back and on-call pay available (details not included here).
- Employee separation policy restricts travel assignments within the market for certain past employees.
This position is ideal for experienced Certified Surgical Techs with Labor & Delivery expertise seeking a temporary night shift role with travel experience.
Employer
PRIDE Health
57 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health
PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.
Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
About West Des Moines, IA
As a Travel Certified Surgical Technologist in West Des Moines, IA here's what you should know:- Slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the cost of living.
- Average summer highs of 85°F and winter lows of 12°F.
- Winters can be cold and snowy, while summers are warm and humid.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in apartment complexes and through online rental platforms.
- Car-friendly city with well-maintained roads and ample parking.
- Limited public transportation options, so having a car is essential for getting around.
- Diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include obesity, diabetes, and heart disease.
- West Des Moines has a growing population of travel nurses.
- Plenty of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, vibrant art and music scene, various sports facilities, and numerous outdoor activities including parks and trails.
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