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Operating Room Surgical Technologist
Kearney, Nebraska
CHI Health Good Samaritan

$1,738-2,120/week

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Surgical Tech Travel Opportunity

Location: Kearney, Nebraska
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

Position in a hospital operating room with 11 suites performing approximately 18 cases per day.
Case types include orthopedics, urology, ENT, neuro (backs, cranis), and some pediatric cases (for RNs only).
Use of advanced surgical technologies such as DaVinci robotics, Mako, Stealth, and Scopis.
Shift: Day shift, 8-hour shifts (7:00 AM start), Monday through Friday, with consistent weekly scheduling.
Call requirements:
- One weeknight call per week (end of shift until 7:00 AM next morning)
- Three weekend call days per month (24-hour shifts)
- Holiday call as needed
- Call response time: 15 minutes
Scrubs provided; artificial nails are prohibited.

Required Qualifications

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) preferred but not required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
Must be competent to independently perform cranial procedures and take neuro-trauma call (score 3s in neuro).
Experience required in:
- Orthopedic total joint procedures
- Level II trauma and orthopedic trauma cases
- General OR experience with scrubbing ability
Ability to scrub independently is mandatory.

Work Environment & Expectations

Operating room consists of 11 rooms with a good surgeon and anesthesia partnership.
Fast-paced environment requiring a strong work ethic, hustle, and willingness to advocate for patient safety.
Positive attitude and flexibility are essential.
Travelers must be willing to float and work varied shifts; block scheduling or fixed travel duo schedules are not approved.
One week of unit/department-specific orientation provided.
No floating requirements outside of the OR unit.
Manager and charge nurse present daily; charge nurse does not take room assignments.
Electronic Medical Record system: EPIC.

Additional Notes

Scrub color/dress code is provided by the facility.
Facility enforces strict fingernail policy: artificial nails are prohibited, and refusal to comply may result in contract termination.

Facility

CHI Health Good Samaritan

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Short Term Acute Care
265 beds

ADDRESS10 East 31st StreetKearney, NE 68847

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About Kearney, NE

As a Travel Surgical Technologist in Kearney, NE here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Kearney'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.

Weather

In summer, average highs are around 87°F, and in winter, average lows are around 13°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals can be found in Kearney, but availability may vary.
It's advisable to start the search early.

Transportation

Kearney is car-friendly with easy navigation and ample parking.
Public transportation options are limited.

Demographics

Kearney has a diverse community with a mix of age ranges.
Common health issues include respiratory conditions due to seasonal allergies.
There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.

Things to Do

Kearney offers a variety of restaurants, including local eateries and popular chains.
It also has art galleries, museums, and music events.
Sports enthusiasts can enjoy local games, and outdoor activities such as hiking and fishing are popular.

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