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Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - Operating Room
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Saint Luke's Hospital

$1,533-2,200/week
Posted 6 hours ago
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Certified Surgical Tech (CST), Operating Room (OR), Days, Cedar Rapids, IA

Overview

  • Employment type: Temp
  • Shift: Days
  • Location: Cedar Rapids, IA
  • Contract length: 13 weeks
  • Unit: Operating Room (OR)
  • Bed size: 14
  • Equipment: DaVinci Xi, Mako, Rosa
  • Orientation dates: 11/23 and 11/30
  • Candidate screening: Interviews are fast-tracked. Local candidates within 50 miles of the facility are not eligible (local radius rule).

Required Qualifications

  • Certified Surgical Technologist (3 years of experience)
  • Certified Surgical Technologist experience within the last year
  • One completed travel assignment
  • NBSTSA certificate
  • BLS (basic life support) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • Driver's license
  • Experience working with Orthopedics patients
  • Orthopedic Technologist experience
  • Experience working with General Surgery patients
  • Experience with total joint surgery procedures
  • Proficient experience with Mako and/or Rosa robotics

Other Notes

  • Does not consider first-time travelers.
  • Does not accept block scheduling requests.
  • Former employees of the health system's float pool, whether FTE or PRN, cannot work travel in another market for 12 months after leaving, regardless of current or past facility. This does not apply to those who worked travel assignments (not FTE or PRN) with the system.

Facility

Saint Luke's Hospital

Saint Luke's Hospital
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  • 340 beds

About Cedar Rapids, IA

As a Travel Certified Surgical Technologist in Cedar Rapids, IA here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • Slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
  • Wages generally match the lower cost of living.
Weather
  • Average summer highs of 83°F and winter lows of 13°F, with occasional snowfall.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially near medical facilities.
Transportation
  • Car-friendly city with easy access to highways.
  • Limited public transportation options.
Demographics
  • Diverse population with a wide age range.
  • Common health issues include obesity and heart disease.
  • Cedar Rapids has a growing population of travel nurses.
Things to Do
  • Plenty of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, vibrant art and music scene, various sports activities, and beautiful outdoor spaces for hiking and biking.
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