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$1,182/wk
Travel Surgical Tech/ORT - Certified Surgical Technologist/CST
Carlsbad, New Mexico
Overview
Posted 2+ weeks ago
Shift
Days, 5x8hrs
Hours
40 hrs/wk
Start Date
ASAP
Length
13 weeks
Openings
1
Actual start date is typically 3-4 weeks from time the offer is received. Start dates are determined based on facility needs and credentialing requirements.
Details
AI Generated (Beta)

Job Details

  • Work in an operating room (OR) setting with adult and pediatric patient populations
  • Perform a wide range of procedures including general, orthopedic, OBGYN, podiatry, plastics, endoscopy, and trauma
  • Day shift hours, Monday through Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm with 8-hour shifts
  • Call required with one weekday per week minimum and weekend rotation; on-call shifts Monday-Friday 3:30pm-7:00am, Saturday and Sunday 7:00am-7:00am
  • 13-week travel contract

Job Requirements

  • Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential required
  • Active license required if applicable
  • BLS certification required
  • Minimum of 2 years' experience as a surgical technologist required
  • Experience with adult and pediatric surgical cases required
  • Experience with general, orthopedic, OBGYN, podiatry, plastics, endoscopy, and trauma cases required
  • Valid driver's license required for consideration
  • Submission of US Social Security Number required (no Canadian SIN accepted)
  • No gap in work history of 90 days or more in the past 12 months
  • No certifications expiring within the first 30 days of start
  • Complete application, skills checklist, references, copies of certifications, state license verification, and driver's license required for consideration

Additional Information

  • Position requires taking call in addition to regular shift responsibilities
  • Must not have worked as permanent staff at any CHS facility within the past 2 years
  • No local travelers accepted due to 50-mile radius rule
  • RTO (requested time off) requests must be less than 1 week
  • Must provide a complete profile including all required documents for consideration
  • Minimum of 1 year of recent experience in the OR specialty required unless otherwise noted
  • Auto-offers extended—no interviews required

*This description was generated using the help of AI and is based on information provided by the facility. It may contain inaccuracies. Please contact your recruiter to confirm any details.

Pay
Overview
Weekly
$1,182/wk
Assignment Total(13 Weeks)
$15,364
Annual Equivalent(52 Weeks)
$61,457
Weekly Breakdown
Weekly Wages
$640/wk
Regular Hours
$16.00 x 40 hours/wk = $640
Weekly Stipends
$542/wk
Lodging
$27.41 x 7 days = $192
Meals & Incidentals
$50.00 x 7 days = $350
Weekly
$1,182/wk
In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $1,064 - $1,182. The $1,182 weekly pay listed in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range.
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