Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced CVOR Surgical Tech for a hospital-based cardiovascular OR position in Milwaukee, WI, requiring a strong CVOR background and Epic proficiency.

Details

• Level III Trauma Center, Magnet-designated hospital in Milwaukee, WI with 938 beds
• CVOR unit with 8 dedicated cardiovascular OR beds averaging 10 cases per day
• Patient population includes cardiothoracic surgeries: CABG, TAVR, valve replacements, robotic thoracic cases (lobectomy, hernia repair), generator exchanges, lead extractions, heart transplants, and fem-pop bypass
• 1:1 patient ratio
• 8-hour day shift, 11:00–19:00, Monday through Friday
• Rotating call requirements including end-of-shift call up to once per week and one 24-hour weekend call (Sat/Sun, 07:00–07:00) approximately once per month with a 30-minute response time
• Holidays are on-call only, as needed
• No floating required — assignments limited to CV, thoracic, and supporting interventional cases
• Epic EMR experience required
• Uses Da Vinci XI robotic system, Alaris, and Pyxis

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of ORT/surgical tech experience in a CVOR setting
• Strong CVOR background across all specialties with ability to work independently on CABG, TAVR, valve replacements, robotic thoracic cases, generator exchanges, lead extractions, heart transplants, and fem-pop bypass
• Graduation from an accredited surgical technology program required
• CST certification preferred
• BLS certification required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Experience in a fast-paced OR environment
• Robotic surgery experience preferred
• Active license required if applicable
• Minimum 1 professional reference from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN dated within the last year
• Candidate's date of birth, last 4 digits of SSN, and middle name or initial required for consideration
• This position is not recommended for first-time travelers

Additional Information

• Local candidates are accepted at the same rate — no radius restrictions apply
• Former employees of Advocate Health or any of its subsidiaries must be separated for at least 12 months before being eligible for this travel assignment
• RTO of up to 7 days may be approved; requests exceeding 7 days require additional approval
• Two-week orientation provided
• Surgical team always includes two RNs per case (circulator and med RN); travelers in tech roles will not circulate
• On-site support includes a Department Supervisor & Manager, Team Lead without case assignment, 24/7 anesthesia and house supervisor coverage, and a Surgical Assistant Lead
• Facility adheres to a fatigue policy limiting all staff, including travelers, to no more than 60 hours per week or 5 consecutive 12-hour shifts
• Scrubs are provided by the facility
• Free parking available on site
• Cafeteria and Starbucks available on site for staff