Certified Surg Tech – Travel Job

Jackson HealthPros is seeking an experienced Certified Surgical Technologist to expertly assist physicians and nurses in the operating room during surgical procedures, ensuring the safety and well-being of patients by preparing the operating room, sterilizing equipment, and providing support to the surgical team.

Minimum Requirements:

• Current certification from a program accredited by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) preferred; CST credential preferred but not required.
• BLS Certification required.
• Minimum 2 years' experience as a certified OR Tech / Surgical Technologist in a surgical environment.
• Orthopedic total joint and orthopedic trauma experience required.
• Ability to independently scrub cranial procedures and competent in neuro/trauma cases; must score equivalent to senior-level competency in neuro and neuro-trauma call responsibilities.
• Experience with robotics and navigation systems preferred, including DaVinci, Mako, Stealth, and Scopis.
• Experience charting in EPIC preferred.
• Ability and willingness to work call shifts, weeknight call, and 24-hour weekend call as required.
• Must comply with facility fingernail policy: artificial nails prohibited in patient care areas; refusal to comply may result in contract termination.
• Orientation requirement: approximately 12 hours departmental orientation and one week of unit-specific orientation.

Apply now and you will be contacted by a recruiter who will provide additional information.

Assignment Details

• Facility Type: Hospital (Operating Room, multiple suites)
• Unit: Operating Room. Approx. 11 rooms and an average of 18 cases per day.
• Shift Name: Days. 5x8s days; schedules typically 8- or 10-hour shifts beginning at 07:00 M-F. Call weeks include one weeknight per week (end of shift until 07:00 next morning) and three weekend days per month, including 24-hour shifts.
• Case Mix: Orthopedics (total and trauma), urology, ENT, neuro (backs, crani), with some pediatric cases for RNs only.
• Required Certifications: BLS. CST credential preferred but not required.
• EMR / Charting System: EPIC.
• Orientation Hours: 12 departmental orientation hours plus one week of unit-specific orientation.
• Floating: No floating required.
• Call Response Time: 15 minutes.
• Scrub Color/Dress Code: Scrubs provided.

Location Highlights

Kearney, Nebraska offers a mix of recreational and cultural options within reasonable drives and short commutes. The city sits along the Platte River and is approximately a 1.5 to 2 hour drive west of Lincoln and about 2.5 to 3 hour drive to Omaha, providing access to larger urban amenities. Kearney features the 4-mile Big Hill Trail system and the Centennial Park with the Great Platte River Road Archway Monument nearby, offering outdoor recreation and local history within the city limits. Hastings and Grand Island are within a 30–45 minute drive, offering additional dining and entertainment options. The region supports a suburban to small-city lifestyle with easy access to statewide attractions such as Platte River wildlife viewing areas and nearby state parks for hiking and boating, suitable for clinicians seeking a quieter, family-friendly or outdoors-oriented assignment.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your commitment to patient care and provide a comprehensive benefits offering for travelers.

• Full Medical Benefits and 401(k) matching options.
• 24/7 recruiter support as your primary point of contact.
• Travel and license reimbursement.
• Housing options available.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.