Travel, Certified Surgical Technologist, CST

About the role

FirstChoice offers rewarding Nursing, Respiratory Therapist, Surgical Technologist, and Health Care Professional travel positions with a flexible schedule to fit your life. FirstChoice travel Health Care Professionals fill critical positions when unforeseen or unplanned circumstances occur; or, when there is a position open due to an extended leave‑of‑absence. You’ll get to experience a variety of practice settings while traveling within your local region or traveling nationally – your choice! Are you an experienced Surgical Technologist looking for premium compensation and maximum flexibility? Explore FirstChoice – Trinity Health's mobile staffing solution! FirstChoice Surgical Technologists are utilized to fill short and long‑term assignments throughout the health system, and we need you to be a part of this innovative program! Nationwide and Regional opportunities available! This is a full‑time Day Shift position for a Travel Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) in General OR.

Responsibilities

• Qualified and willing to float throughout the hospital and/or multiple hospital locations and/or regions
• Knows, understands, incorporates & demonstrates standard elements of professional practice: Assess, Outcomes Identification / Solutions, Plan, Implement, Evaluate
• Acts independently & appropriately within scope of knowledge & experience in practice area
• Retains accountability for delegation, choices, decisions & outcomes
• Collaborates with key stakeholders & contributes to quality & improvement practices & outcomes
• Exhibits agility & willingness to take on new & additional responsibilities
• Embraces new ideas & cultural differences while managing competing priorities

Requirements

Preferred Education: Graduate of an Associate or Bachelor’s degree program for Surgical Technologist.

Preferred Certification: CST.

A minimum of 18 months experience is required for CST; if a Surgical Technologist program has not been completed (e.g., on‑the‑job training or military training), five (5) years’ work experience is required.

Cannot hold a concurrent position at a Trinity Health facility.

Ability to complete the orientation and training.

Flexible scheduling options available to meet your schedule.

Benefits

• Premium Pay
• Flexible Scheduling
• Travel and Per Diem opportunities available
• Variety of Practice Settings
• Learning Opportunities
• DailyPay available
• Reimbursement of License and Certifications available per assignment
• Opportunity to participate in 403B program

Pay

Pay Range: $29.00‑31.50 per hour + Tax Free Allowance if qualified. Actual compensation offered will be within the range stated above but vary based on experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification, and comparisons to current colleagues in similar roles. Gross Weekly Rate: $2160.00.

Schedule

Location: MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center

Start Date: Flexible

Weeks: 13

Hours: 5x8 Shift: Days