Surgical Technologist
Wausau, WI
Care Career
5x8 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,167/weekOverview
- Start Date11/29/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
- Estimated taxable pay$900/week
- Estimated non-taxable stipends$1,267/week
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- Weekly pay
- Medical benefits
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Description
Surgical Technologist β General OR | Aspirus Wausau Hospital
Discipline: Surgical Technologist / CST
Specialty: General OR
Facility: Aspirus Wausau Hospital β Wausau, WI
Contract: 13 weeks
Start Date: 11/30/2026
Guaranteed: 40 hrs/week
Shift: Variable day shifts β General Team
Local Rule: Must live 50+ miles from Aspirus Wausau
Radius Rule Expires: 10/9
Scrubs: Any color
π¨ Must-Have Requirements
- 4+ years Surgical Tech experience β REQUIRED
- Previous travel experience β REQUIRED
- Level II Trauma experience β REQUIRED
- Da Vinci Robotics experience β REQUIRED
- CST certification β REQUIRED
- NBSTSA or NCCT accepted
- BLS β REQUIRED
- AHA or American Red Cross accepted
- Associate degree or Surgical Technology certificate
- Scrub experience required
- Traveler must have own vehicle due to call requirements β Uber/Lyft cannot be relied upon.
OR / Case Experience
Large-volume hospital with 21 ORs and approximately 40β60 cases/day.
Strong experience preferred across multiple specialties:
- General Surgery
- GYN
- Urology
- Plastics
- ENT
- GI β strong experience preferred
- Da Vinci Robotics β REQUIRED
Candidate should be able to:
- Set up operative rooms efficiently
- Review case carts and verify supplies
- Scrub a variety of surgical cases
- Turn over rooms efficiently between procedures
- Work effectively in a high-volume OR
- Perform downtime tasks when needed
- Help train new hires
Floating
Traveler may be required to float to:
- Aspirus Merrill
- Aspirus Antigo
- Aspirus Medford
- Aspirus Stanley
π₯ Best Submission Profile
Experienced CST with 4+ years OR experience + prior travel + Level II Trauma + Da Vinci robotics + strong General/GYN/Urology/Plastics/ENT/GI skills + BLS + NBSTSA/NCCT + own vehicle + willingness to take frequent call with a 30-minute response time.
Biggest screening points: Da Vinci experience, Level II Trauma, prior travel, 4+ years, and ability to meet the 30-minute call response.
Employer
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About Wausau, WI
As a Travel Surgical Technologist in Wausau, WI here's what you should know:- Wausau's cost of living is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Wausau experiences cold winters with average lows around 8Β°F and warm summers with average highs around 80Β°F.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Wausau, and they are relatively easy to find.
- Wausau is car-friendly, with most residents relying on personal vehicles for transportation.
- Public transportation options are limited.
- Wausau has a predominantly white population with a growing Hispanic community.
- The age range is diverse, with a significant portion of the population being over 65.
- Common health issues include obesity, diabetes, and heart disease.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Wausau offers a variety of restaurants, including local eateries and national chains.
- The city has a vibrant arts scene, with opportunities to explore music, theater, and visual arts.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy activities like hiking, biking, and skiing in the nearby natural areas.
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