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Certified OR Tech / Surgical Tech
Charleston, South Carolina
Medical University of South Carolina - University Hospital

$1,359/week

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Certified OR Tech / Surgical Tech (CST)

Overview

Specialty: Surgical Services
Location: Charleston, South Carolina
Employment type: Travel/Contract
Shift: Day, 4x10 hours, 6:30 AM–5:00 PM
Weekend requirement: 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
Contract length: 13 weeks
First-timers accepted: Yes
Local candidates: Accepted within 60 miles, case-by-case, at 10% less than the posted bill rate

Required Qualifications

Certified Surgical Technologist (2 years of experience)
Certified Surgical Technologist experience within the last year
BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
NBSTSA
Experience working with Level 1 Trauma patients

Preferred Qualifications

Neuro cases, including spines/crani
ENT cases, including flaps
Robotics cases, including Davinci Xi

Clinical Experience / Case Mix

Ortho: total joints, spine, trauma
Neuro: crani, spine
ENT: flaps
Robotics
Transplants / procurements
Trauma / burns
GU / GYN

Facility Notes

Main Operating Room in a level-one academic trauma center
21 OR suites
Supports a full range of surgical specialties, including Trauma, Transplant, Ortho, Neuro, ENT, GU-GYN, and Robotics
Scrub color provided
Charting: EPIC

Additional Considerations

Holiday rotation
Hurricane season may require assignment to emergency response teams

Facility

Medical University of South Carolina - University Hospital

3.7rating(83 reviews)

9 nurses recommend working with Medical University of South Carolina - University Hospital

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Staff Position

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Short Term Acute Care
769 beds

ADDRESS171 Ashley AvenueCharleston, SC 29425

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About Charleston, SC

As a Travel Certified Surgical Technologist in Charleston, SC here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

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.

Weather

Average summer highs range from 85°F to 90°F, while winter lows range from 38°F to 42°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available but may require some effort to find due to high demand, especially during tourist seasons.

Transportation

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.

Demographics

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.

Things to Do

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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