Description

American Traveler seeks a Surgical Technologist with a strong Neuro background for a Level III Trauma Center OR position.

Details

• Level III Trauma Center and Level III NICU with Magnet Designation and Primary Stroke Center
• Surgery Room unit supporting Neuro/ENT, Orthopedic, General, Breasts/Plastics, Vascular, Laparoscopic, General Oncology, GU, GYN, and Robotics cases
• 21 OR beds with 1:1 patient ratios
• 8-hour day shift with variable start times between 0530-0700
• On-call rotation with 30-minute response time, including evening and overnight Neuro call slots
• Weekend rotation of 1-2 weekends per 8-week schedule (Saturday & Sunday 24-hour coverage)
• Cross-trained to all Main OR specialties and Urology center, no floating to other hospitals
• Uses Epic EMR, Alaris, and Pyxis

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience required, with strong Neuro background including Crani, EVD, and Spine procedures
• BLS certification required
• Active license required, if applicable
• Minimum 12 months of core experience in unit specialty, with most recent experience within the last year
• Epic EMR experience required
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Additional Information

• Support provided by Charge Nurse, Leads, and Supervisors
• Orientation lasts 1 to 1.5 weeks depending on team and shift assignment
• Surgical scrubs provided by hospital; scrub caps must be covered by a surgical bouffant
• No call rooms available on-site
• Free parking available, with detached lot for day shift and attached lot for PM shift
• Starbucks and cafeteria available on campus
• First-time travelers not recommended for this position and subject to further hiring supervisor approval
• Former employees of Advocate Health or its subsidiaries must be separated for at least 12 months before becoming eligible for travel assignments
• No radius rules apply; local candidates accepted at the same rate