Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - Operating Room
Cedar Rapids, IA
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days, Nights
Referral Bonus
$1,933/weekOverview
- Start Date11/23/2026
- Shift Breakdown4x10 hrs
- ShiftDays, Nights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Description
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.
Employer
Host Healthcare
267 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
Mikayla was great to work with. She guided me the whole way through the credentialing process, told me what to expect, and was responsive anytime I had questions. I would recommend Mikayla as a recruiter and would work with her in the future.
Cons
No cons in working with Mikayla at all.
Recommends working with Host Healthcare
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About Cedar Rapids, IA
As a travel nurse in Cedar Rapids, IA here's what you should know:- Slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match the lower cost of living.
- Average summer highs of 83°F and winter lows of 13°F, with occasional snowfall.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially near medical facilities.
- Car-friendly city with easy access to highways.
- Limited public transportation options.
- Diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include obesity and heart disease.
- Cedar Rapids has a growing population of travel nurses.
- 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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