Travel Certified Surgical Technologist
Cedar Rapids, IA
First Connect Health
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Certified Surgical Technologist - Operating Room (CST OR) – Day Shift

• Schedule: Day Shift | 4x10-Hour Shifts | 06:30 Start Time | 40 Hours per Week
  • Schedule Structure: 10-hour day shifts with a variable day off during the week. Block scheduling strictly cannot be accommodated. Non-Billable Orientation (NBO): 16 hours.
  • Weekend & On-Call Requirements: On-call required 1 night per week and up to 1 weekend per month (includes weekend call coverage).
  • Holiday Coverage: Mandatory holiday rotation required per department schedule.

  • Floating Protocol & Unit Details: Operating Room / Surgical Services (14-Bed OR Suite). High-acuity surgical volume including Total Joints, Orthopedics, and General Surgery. Robotics & Advanced Equipment: DaVinci Xi, Mako, and Rosa robotic systems. EMR: Epic EMR.

     

• Location Region: Iowa (IA) | Travel Candidates Only (50-Mile Radius Rule strictly enforced)

Submission Hardstops [STRICT & NON-NEGOTIABLE]

• Clinical Experience Baseline [HARDSTOP]:
  • Minimum 36 months (3 years) of current Surgical Tech / CST experience strictly required [HARDSTOP].
  • Prior Travel Experience: First-time travelers WILL NOT be accepted [HARDSTOP].
  • Surgical Specialty Competency: Demonstrated proficiency in General Surgery and Orthopedics (including Total Joints) strictly required [HARDSTOP].
  • Robotics Competency: Proficient hands-on experience with Mako and/or Rosa robotics strictly required [HARDSTOP] (DaVinci Xi experience highly preferred).
• National Certification & Licensure [IN-HAND AT SUBMISSION - HARDSTOP]:
  • Active NBSTSA CST Certificate strictly required IN-HAND at submission [HARDSTOP].
• Certifications & Compliance [IN-HAND AT SUBMISSION - HARDSTOP]:
  • Active AHA BLS or ARC BLS certification strictly required IN-HAND at submission [HARDSTOP].
• Employment Separation Policy [HARDSTOP]: Any former FTE or PRN employee of UnityPoint Health (UPH) float pool within the past 12 months is strictly ineligible [HARDSTOP]. (Previous UPH travelers are exempt).
• Radius Rule Policy [HARDSTOP]: Local candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are strictly excluded [HARDSTOP].
• Documented Profile Submission Package [HARDSTOP AT SUBMISSION]:
  • Submission package must include: Resume showing 36 months of CST experience, discipline-specific CST Skills Checklist, NBSTSA Certification document, Driver's License displaying address matching submittal demographics, AHA/ARC BLS, and professional supervisory reference within the past 24 months [HARDSTOP].