Certified OR Tech / Surgical Tech
Charleston, South Carolina
Medical University of South Carolina - University Hospital
$1,042-1,266/weekUniti Med will give you the best chance of placement for this opportunity
Job info
Certified OR Tech / Surgical Tech (CST)
Overview
- Specialty: Surgical Services
- Location: Charleston, South Carolina
- Employment type: Travel/Contract
- Contract length: 13 weeks
- Shift: Day, 3x12 hours, 6:30 AM–7:00 PM
- Weekend requirement: Up to 1 weekend shift per 4-week schedule period
- On-call: Up to 4 call shifts per 4-week schedule period
- Float scope: May float within scope to meet facility needs / between like units and sister facilities
- First-timers accepted: Yes
- Trauma level: Level 1 trauma
Required Qualifications
- Certified Surgical Technologist with 2 years of experience
- Certified Surgical Technologist experience within the last year
- NBSTSA certification
- BLS issued by American Heart Association
Preferred
- Neuro cases experience, especially spines/crani
- ENT cases experience, especially flaps
- Robotics experience, especially DaVinci Xi
Clinical Setting
- Main Operating Room in a level-one academic trauma center
- 21 OR suites
- Cases include Trauma, Transplant, Ortho, Neuro, ENT, GU-GYN, and Robotics
Additional Notes
- Scrub color is provided
- Charting system: EPIC
- Parking requires a $20 hang tag registration fee
- Hurricane season may require assignment to emergency response teams
Facility
Medical University of South Carolina - University Hospital
9 nurses recommend working with Medical University of South Carolina - University Hospital

Pros
Everyone was so helpful and nice when i started. beautiful hospital grounds with ample outdoor areas to hang out during breaks/lunch.Amazing cafeteria and always had at least 5 food trucks outside the hospital for linch. Friendly staff including doctors and great patients. patient to staff ratio was awesome and always had a great team mentality of helping everyone out when needed.
Cons
The only con of the area was cost of living especially rent. I rented downtown so I could walk to work but coworkers who lived off of the main downtown area on other islands complained of heavy traffic.
- Short Term Acute Care
- 769 beds
About Charleston, SC
As a Travel Certified Surgical Technologist in Charleston, SC here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Charleston is slightly higher than the national average.
- Wages may not fully match up with the higher cost of living.
- Average summer highs range from 85°F to 90°F, while winter lows range from 38°F to 42°F.
- Short term rentals are available but may require some effort to find due to high demand, especially during tourist seasons.
- Charleston is car-friendly, but traffic can be congested in certain areas.
- Public transportation options include buses and shuttles, but they may not cover all areas of the city.
- Charleston has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the pollen-rich environment and potential exposure to tropical diseases.
- There is a large population of travel nurses due to the city's popularity.
- Charleston offers a vibrant culinary scene with a variety of restaurants serving delicious southern flavors.
- It also has a rich arts and music culture, with frequent festivals and world-class galleries.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy activities like paddleboarding, kayaking, surfing, fishing, and golfing, as well as exploring the beautiful beaches and natural habitats.
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