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Certified Surgical Technologist
Apple Valley, California
Saint Joseph Health Saint Mary

$1,534-1,858/week

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Certified OR Tech / Surgical Tech (CST) - Surgery

Location: Apple Valley, California Specialty: Surgical Services Employment Type: Travel/Contract Contract Length: 13 weeks Start Date: ASAP Hours: 3x12 (12 hours/day, 36 hours/week) Shift Options: Day (3x12) 06:30-19:00 or Day (3x12) 10:30-23:00

Facility Overview

Acute care hospital with 212 staffed beds
Free parking
Scrubs provided for L&D/OR
Charting system: Epic

Schedule and Call

Schedule: 06:30-19:00, 09:30-22:00, 10:30-23:00
On call: 23:00-07:00 and 07:00-07:00 (weekend/holiday on call: 07:00-19:00 or 07:00-07:00)
Call is generally about 3 weekdays and 2-3 weekend days (not full weekends) in a 6-week pay period
Weekends required; may exceed every other weekend to meet unit needs
Cannot accommodate block scheduling
On-call response time: 30 minutes

Required Qualifications

Certified Surgical Technologist with 1 year of experience, within the last year
Certification: BLS issued by American Heart Association or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation
Certification: CST, NBSTSA, or NCCT
Experience working with Spine patients
Experience working with Orthopedics patients
Experience working with Vascular patients
Experience working with GYN patients
Experience in an Inpatient setting
Experience with orthospine surgery
Experience with total joint surgery procedures
Experience with urology surgery
Experience with gynecological surgery
Experience with endoscopic/laparoscopic surgery

Float and Location Scope

Floats to sister facilities as needed, including the Outpatient Surgery Pavilion (3 OR suites)
Local candidates accepted within a 50-mile radius
Return-to-office (RTO) must be included at time of submission

Onboarding Requirements

Background check within 90 days of start, updated annually
9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start
TB screening (IGRA/QuantiFERON, or 2 PPDs) within 12 months of start
Physical exam within 1 year of start
MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella, and Tdap documentation, or signed declinations where permitted
Flu vaccine or declination during flu season
Respirator fit test
Employment application covering the last 5 years
Minimum 2 references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years in a comparable specialty
Skills checklist for the applicable unit, updated annually
Annual regulatory modules (about 3.5 hours)

Facility

Saint Joseph Health Saint Mary

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Short Term Acute Care
212 beds

ADDRESS18300 Highway 18Apple Valley, CA 92307

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About Apple Valley, CA

As a travel nurse in Apple Valley, CA here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Apple Valley'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

Average summer highs are around 95°F, with lows around 60°F.
Winter highs average around 60°F, with lows around 30°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available in Apple Valley, and they are relatively easy to find.

Transportation

Apple Valley is car-friendly, with most residents relying on personal vehicles.
Public transportation options are limited.

Demographics

The population in Apple Valley is diverse, with a wide age range.
Common health issues may include allergies due to the desert climate.
There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.

Things to Do

Apple Valley offers a variety of restaurants, especially with a focus on American cuisine.
There are opportunities to explore art and music, and outdoor activities such as hiking and camping are popular due to the proximity to national parks and forests.

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