Travel CVOR Surgical Technologist - $2,315 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel CVOR Technologist for a travel job in Madison, Wisconsin.

• Specialty: CVOR Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 07/13/2026
• Duration: 21 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Operating Room (OR) Open Heart Surgical Technologist position in Madison, Wisconsin. The organization seeks highly skilled surgical technologists with expertise in complex cardiac and thoracic surgeries. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in assisting with procedures such as coronary artery bypass graft (CABG), aortic aneurysm repair, heart and lung surgeries, and thoracic robotic procedures. Applicants are required to bring their license on the first day of assignment.

Job Details

• Location: Madison, WI


• Shift Hours: 12 hours per shift


• Minimum Hours Per Week: 36 hours


• Start Date: 07/13/2026


• Specialty: Operating Room Open Heart (OR OH)


• Experience: Two years of scrub experience required in a teaching and level I hospital setting.


• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS), Surgical Technologist (CST), Surgical Tech Program completion.


• Schedule: 12-hour shifts, minimum 36 hours weekly, starting from July 13, 2026.


• Required Qualifications: Valid surgical technologist certification or two years of surgical technologist experience; current BLS certification; previous experience in OR settings with complex cardiac and thoracic procedures.


• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in teaching hospitals, level I trauma centers, and complex surgical procedures such as transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) and thoracic robotic surgery.


• Float: Travel nurses and technologists are required to float as needed.


• Additional Information: Travelers are required to float as needed. Locals are not accepted. Infection control protocols include mandatory flu vaccination, with medical or religious exemptions permitted. Successful completion of a telemetry exam prior to start is required, with two attempts allowed.


• Notes: Candidates must be comfortable working independently, as they will be scrubbing solo during procedures.

Benefits

The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance


• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage


• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage


• Competitive salaries


• Referral bonuses


• Travel reimbursement


• 401(k) retirement plan


• Direct deposit/free checking


• Unlimited free CE credits

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Cross Country Job ID #1269835. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Operating Room Tech / Operating Room Open Heart

You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus