Certified Surgical Technologist
Jersey City, New Jersey
Jersey City Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Surgical Services - Travel/Contract

Location: Jersey City, New Jersey
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract

Job Description

• 13-week contract assignment
• Work schedule includes every other weekend (Saturday/Sunday)
• On-call requirement: 11 PM to 7 AM for 2 weekdays and one weekend per month
• Approximately 25 cases per day
• Types of procedures: heavy orthopedic, neurological, robotic, spine, general surgery, gynecology
• Equipment experience required: various beds, drills, instrumentation, stealth, microscopes
• Charting system used: EPIC
• Scrubs provided
• First-time travelers accepted

Experience & Certification Requirements

• Minimum 1.5+ years of experience in Surgical Services (highest required)
• Must be certified by NBSTSA or NCCT

Prior Travel Experience

• Not required (first-time travelers accepted)

Required Certifications (as applicable)

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA required; RQI and instructor cards acceptable
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – Required for many adult critical care units and specific roles; check with program coordinator for unit-specific requirements
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – Required for L&D, Mother-Baby, NICU, Nursery, Antepartum, and Special Care Nursery
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – Required for ED, Outpatient Surgery, PACU, PICU, and Pediatrics
• CHEMO (Chemotherapy Certification) – Required as applicable for adult and pediatric chemo certified nurses
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) – Beginner and intermediate levels required for Mother-Baby and Labor & Delivery RNs
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) – Required for ER, Pediatric ER, and Behavioral Health RNs; includes online and in-person training
• NIH Stroke Certification – Required for adult critical care specialties, ED, Telemetry, MS/Tele, Cath Lab, and stroke centers
• Other Technical Certifications – Required as applicable (e.g., ARRT, RCIS, ASCP, NBSTSA, NCCT, NHA, etc.)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background Checks: Criminal background check within 30 days of start, including alias and multi-level searches
• Drug Screen: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (no instant tests)
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam within 12 months, cleared to perform essential job functions and free of communicable disease
  • TB testing (IGRA or 2-step PPD) within required timeframes; additional clearance if history of positive TB
  • Immunizations and titers: Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
  • Influenza vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually
  • Fit test and respiratory medical clearance as applicable
  • Latex allergy questionnaire if job tasks require glove use
  • Color blindness exam if job tasks require color discrimination
• Competency Exams: Medication test, dysrhythmia/EKG competency, and other required exams must be completed within 72 hours of signing and within 12 months of start
• References: Two references within the last 2 years, including at least one managerial reference
• Employment History: 7 years of work history required, with verification of at least 1 year prior to start date for New Jersey candidates

Additional Information

• Must complete facility-specific documents and attestations prior to start
• Annual education sign-off and various CEU requirements depending on specialty and unit
• Orientation and safety manual acknowledgments required
• On-site fit testing mandatory for respirator use
• Facility floating policy applies for all new assignments and site transfers

This position offers a comprehensive surgical services experience in a high-volume, technologically advanced environment with a supportive onboarding process for travel healthcare professionals.