Travel Certified Surgical Technologist
Austin, TX
First Connect Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

🦴 40-HOUR DAY-SHIFT ORTHOPEDIC SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST (CST) CONTRACT – AUSTIN, TX

An immediate 13-week travel contract opening is available for an experienced Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) specializing in Orthopedic Surgery in Austin, TX 78705. Operating within a high-volume surgical pavilion at an established regional acute care hospital and tertiary teaching medical center, this daytime assignment offers a dependable 40-hour weekday schedule (five 8-hour day shifts guaranteed weekly, Monday through Friday, 06:45 – 15:15 / 6:45 AM – 3:15 PM, with occasional early starts at 05:45 AM for 06:30 AM cases and rotational on-call coverage). 40-HOUR WEEKDAY DAYTIME PACKAGE ($1,765/WEEK GROSS)! $1,125/WEEK TAX-FREE HOUSING & MEAL STIPEND! $16.00/HR REGULAR & $24.00/HR OT RATES! HIGH-VOLUME ORTHOPEDIC SURGICAL SERVICE! DEDICATED WEEKDAY SHIFTS! Working directly alongside orthopedic surgeons, surgical physician assistants, and perioperative nurses, the surgical technologist scrubs and maintains sterile field integrity across the full spectrum of orthopedic interventions. Primary case mix encompasses total joint arthroplasties (hip, knee, shoulder, and ankle replacements), complex fracture open/closed reductions (ORIF), sports medicine reconstructions, and arthroscopic procedures. Clinical responsibilities include organizing sterile Mayo stands and back tables, managing orthopedic power instrumentation and implant trays, anticipating surgeon needs in a fast-paced environment, and adhering strictly to AST and AORN aseptic guidelines. If you are a seasoned orthopedic surgical technologist with strong prior travel experience looking for a weekday schedule in Austin, this assignment is built for you!

💰 PRE-CALCULATED PAY PACKAGE (40-Hour Week)

• Weekly Gross: $1,765.00
• Weekly Tax-Free Stipend: $1,125.00
• Hourly W2 Regular Rate: $16.00/hr (40 regular hours)
• Hourly W2 Overtime Rate: $24.00/hr
• (Both travel and local candidates accepted; local bill rate is adjusted to $55.00/hr per health system policy).

📅 SHIFT & POSITION DETAILS

• Schedule: Day shifts, 5x8-Hours, Monday through Friday (06:45 – 15:15 / 6:45 AM – 3:15 PM; staff may occasionally be scheduled for cases starting at 06:30 AM, requiring a 05:45 AM arrival).
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 regular hours guaranteed weekly.
• Assignment Duration: 13 Weeks.
• Block Scheduling: Block schedules are not offered.
• On-Call Requirements: Standby on-call participation is strictly required for after-hours weeknights and weekend department coverage.
• Floating Scope: Clinicians may periodically float to other surgical service lines within clinical competency based on department operational needs.
• Department Setting & Scope: High-volume Operating Room Orthopedic Service Line performing elective, urgent, and trauma orthopedic procedures.
• Clinical Scope & Surgical Expertise:
  • Primary surgical scrub responsibilities across total joint arthroplasties (total hip, total knee, reverse/total shoulder, and total ankle).
  • Complex trauma and fracture repair (ORIF, intramedullary nailing, external fixation), sports medicine procedures (ACL/PCL reconstructions, rotator cuff repairs), and arthroscopies.
  • Pre-operative preparation: opening sterile supplies, setting up back tables and Mayo stands, testing orthopedic power equipment, and verifying implant systems.
  • Maintaining strict surgical asepsis, accurate instrument/sponge/sharps counts, and safe surgical specimen handling.
  • High autonomy: ability to work independently and hit the ground running without extensive onboarding in a fast-paced operating room.

🚨 REQUISITE QUALIFICATIONS FOR SUBMISSION

• Experience Requirement (Strict Hard Stops):
  • Minimum 3+ full years of recent, full-time clinical experience as a Surgical Technologist in a high-volume acute hospital setting strictly required.
  • Demonstrated hands-on proficiency across all aspects of orthopedic surgery procedures strictly required (candidates requiring extensive training will not be considered).
  • Strict Hard Stop: Must provide verifiable references from at least two prior travel assignments confirming independent competence.
• Credentials & Certification (Strict Hard Stop):
  • Active Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential via NBSTSA (or NCCT) strictly in hand at submittal.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) — American Heart Association (AHA) only.
• Onboarding Testing: Must complete facility assessments (Specialty Exam, Core Competencies, and Skills Checklist).

✨ APPLICATION PROCESS Avoid administrative processing delays on broad public job boards. Complete candidate profiles matching all clinical prerequisites receive expedited review and direct submittal consideration into the health system portal. Apply directly to this posting to lock in your file with our specialized surgical tech recruitment team!

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