Travel Certified Surgical Technologist
Madison, WI
First Connect Health
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

🔥 36-HOUR DAY-SHIFT SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST CONTRACT – MADISON, WI

An immediate 17-week travel contract opening is available for an experienced Surgical Technologist (CST / OR Tech) in Madison, Wisconsin. Operating within a high-acuity, Magnet-designated academic Level I Trauma and comprehensive organ transplant center, this position features a desirable 3x12 weekend day shift schedule (06:30 AM / 06:40 AM – 19:10 PM, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 36 hours guaranteed weekly; manager will also consider 4x12s). 17-WEEK EXTENDED CONTRACT! NO CALL REQUIRED! PREFERRED WEEKEND DAY BLOCK SCHEDULE! FIRST-TIME TRAVELERS ACCEPTED! The surgical suites manage high-volume, complex specialty procedures across solid organ abdominal transplant, robotic-assisted surgery, gynecologic oncology, urology, orthopedic trauma, and general surgery. If you are a seasoned surgical tech skilled in sterile field maintenance, abdominal organ procurements/transplants, da Vinci Xi robotics, and multi-specialty scrubbing looking to earn $2,035/week in Wisconsin, this premier contract is built for you!

💰 PRE-CALCULATED PAY PACKAGE

• Weekly Gross: $2,035.00
• Weekly Tax-Free Stipend: $1,351.00
• Hourly W2 Rate: $19.00/hr (36 regular hours)
• Overtime Rate: $28.50/hr

📅 SHIFT & POSITION DETAILS

• Schedule: Day shifts, 3x12-Hours (Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 06:30 / 06:40 AM – 19:10 PM). Manager is open to considering a 4x12 schedule for interested candidates.
• Orientation: Comprehensive initial 2-week clinical orientation scheduled Monday through Friday (06:40 AM – 15:10 PM).
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 regular hours guaranteed weekly.
• Assignment Duration: 17 Weeks (November 30, 2026 start).
• On-Call Requirements: NO ON-CALL REQUIRED! (Weekend holidays worked as part of regular scheduled shifts).
• Department Setting & Facility Acuity: High-acuity 25-bed Operating Room surgical pavilion within a renowned academic Level I Trauma and multi-organ transplant center.
• Floating Scope: Floats within surgical services as operationally needed.
• Clinical Scope & Specialty Case Mix:
  • Abdominal Organ Transplant: Kidney transplants, liver resections/transplants, pancreas procedures, and organ procurements.
  • Robotics (da Vinci Xi): Multi-specialty robotic surgeries across urology and gynecology.
  • Gynecology & Urology: Abdominal and laparoscopic hysterectomies, anterior/posterior repairs, nephrectomies, cystectomies, and ureteroscopies.
  • Orthopedics & Trauma: Emergent exploratory laparotomies (Ex-Laps), open reduction internal fixation (ORIF), intramedullary nailing (IMN), amputations, and blunt/penetrating trauma.
  • General Surgery: Colon resections, complex hernia repairs, Whipple procedures, and laparoscopic interventions.
• Core Responsibilities: Preparing and maintaining the sterile field, passing specialized instrumentation, surgical sharps and sponge counts, assisting attending surgeons, and specimen handling.

🚨 REQUISITE QUALIFICATIONS FOR SUBMISSION

• Experience: Minimum 2 years of dedicated acute care Operating Room scrub experience. Demonstrated clinical competency in Abdominal Transplant (hard stop), GYN/GU, and da Vinci Xi Robotics is required. Background in a Level II Trauma Center or higher required (Level I Trauma center experience preferred).
• Education & Credentials:
  • Successful completion of an accredited Surgical Technology program OR a minimum of 2 years of verified surgical technologist work experience in lieu of program completion.
  • Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) through NBSTSA preferred.
• Certifications Required (Documents in hand):
  • American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) — AHA only, no exceptions.

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