CVOR Surgical Technologist – Cardiovascular Operating Room Travel Contract in Wausau, Wisconsin

Join a rewarding travel surgical technologist job in Wausau, Wisconsin, supporting a collaborative CVOR team during complex cardiothoracic procedures. This opportunity is ideal for a Certified Surgical Technologist who excels in operating room setup, sterile technique, and precise surgical support. Located in central Wisconsin, Wausau offers a welcoming community with convenient access to scenic parks, trails, rivers, and year-round outdoor recreation.

Travel CVOR Surgical Technologist Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,030-$2,190
• Assignment Type: Travel contract
• Location: Wausau, Wisconsin
• Contract Duration: 9 weeks
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• End Date: December 19, 2026
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
• Shift Duration: 8-hour day shifts
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Call Requirements: Approximately one night per week, one weekend per month, and one backup call per week; a 30-minute response time is required
• Weekend and Holiday Coverage: Every third weekend and holiday rotation
• Electronic Medical Record: Epic
• Scrub Color: Any color

CVOR Surgical Technologist Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent cardiovascular operating room experience
• Previous travel assignment experience required
• Current Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential through NBSTSA or NCCT
• Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• High school diploma or equivalent required; an associate degree or surgical technology certificate is preferred
• Strong cardiac and thoracic surgical experience
• Thoracic robotic surgery experience preferred
• Ability to respond within 30 minutes when assigned to call
• Flexible, dependable, organized, and comfortable managing changing priorities

CVOR Surgical Technologist Responsibilities

• Prepare and efficiently set up operating rooms for cardiovascular, cardiothoracic, and other surgical procedures
• Review case carts and verify that all required surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment are available
• Scrub cardiovascular and thoracic surgical cases while maintaining a sterile field
• Support cardiac, thoracic, and robotic thoracic surgical procedures
• Turn over operating rooms efficiently for multiple procedures throughout the day
• Assist with room cleaning, supply organization, case cart pulling, and other productive downtime activities
• Float to other designated locations when operational needs require additional perioperative support
• Participate in scheduled call, weekend, holiday, and backup coverage
• Collaborate with surgeons, nurses, anesthesia professionals, and the broader perioperative team to promote safe, efficient patient care

Apply now for this CVOR Surgical Technologist travel contract in Wausau, Wisconsin, and join a dedicated healthcare team supporting high-quality cardiovascular surgical care.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.