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Certified Surgical Technologist – Cardiovascular Operating Room
Asheville, North Carolina
Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus

$1,879-2,448/week

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Job Opportunity: CST/ORT - Operating Room (Travel Assignment)

Location: Asheville, North Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Overview

Seeking a Certified Surgical Technician (CST) with experience in Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) for a travel assignment. The role involves working in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment with a focus on critical care and preoperative support.

Required Qualifications

CVOR Technologist with a minimum of 2 years of experience
CVOR Technologist experience within the last year
Completion of 2 prior travel assignments
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Work Environment & Schedule

Unit: Cardiovascular Pre-Op, 4 beds, 1:1 patient ratio
Staffing support includes RNs, CNC, secretary, and manager shared with CVOR
Equipment: GE Carescape Monitoring, Fuji ultrasound
Documentation system: Cerner
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 5:00 AM – 1:30 PM
On-call: Required to stay late 1-2 times per week
Floating: Within scope of practice and experience

Additional Information

Critical care experience is a must; preoperative experience is a plus
Provided uniform required
The unit is equipped with advanced technology and staffed by experienced personnel
Emphasis on teamwork and high-quality patient care in a recognized hospital setting

Facility

Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus

3.1rating(171 reviews)

11 nurses recommend working with Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus

4.0rating

Pros

Schedule flexibility

Cons

Cost of living

Justin H

Med Surg / Telemetry (RN)

Staff Position Aug '25

Review of Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus on Feb 21, 2026

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Short Term Acute Care
723 beds

ADDRESS509 Biltmore AvenueAsheville, NC 28801

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About Asheville, NC

As a Travel Surgical Technologist in Asheville, NC here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Slightly below the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages may be slightly lower than in some larger cities, but they generally match up well with the cost of living.

Weather

Average summer highs around 84°F and lows around 63°F.
Winter highs average around 47°F with lows around 28°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in the downtown area.

Transportation

Car friendliness with easy access to highways and parking.
Limited public transportation options, so a car is recommended for getting around.

Demographics

Asheville is known for its diversity and has a wide age range.
Common health issues may include allergies due to the abundance of pollen in the area.
There is a large population of travel nurses due to the presence of several healthcare facilities.

Things to Do

Abundance of restaurants, vibrant art and music scenes, various sports activities, and ample outdoor opportunities such as hiking, camping, and river activities.

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