About this opportunity
Thrive Staffing lists this Travel Cvor Technologist opportunity in city of rapid city, South Dakota. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Description
Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel CVOR Technologist for a travel job in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: CVOR Technologist
Discipline: Allied Health Professional
Start Date: 11/16/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, flexible
Employment Type: Travel
Cardiovascular Operating Room Certified Surgical Technologist
General Information
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Cardiovascular Operating Room Certified Surgical Technologist. Join our team to support complex cardiothoracic surgeries in a dynamic operating room environment.
Facility Overview
Number of Operating Rooms: 2
Pre-Op Bays: 20
PACU Bays: 14
Required Experience
Applicants must possess:
CST: Minimum of 2 years of CVOR experience in a Level 1 or 2 trauma setting.
Patient Types
The surgical procedures include:
Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Valve replacements
Thoracic surgeries (lobectomy, hernia repair)
Generator exchanges
Lead extractions
Femoral-Popliteal Bypass
Open vascular cases
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) surgeries
Carotid surgeries
Conversions
Patient Ratios
Our operating room maintains a 1:1 staff-to-patient ratio.
Required Certifications
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Graduation from an accredited school (required)
CST Certification (preferred)
Education Requirements
Applicants must possess an Associate Degree in a healthcare-related field or hold CST certification.
Essential Skills
The ideal candidate will have:
A strong background in CVOR across all specialties.
The ability to work independently with minimal guidance, specifically in CABG, TAVR, valve replacements, thoracic cases, and more.
Circulating skills;
the position does not require scrubbing duties.
Support on the Unit
The surgical team includes:
RN/First Assist/Surgical Technologist
2 Tech Model: Two surgical techs for every case to enhance support and efficiency.
Nurse Clinician
Clinical Resource Nurse (CRN)
Service Line Lead
Health Unit Coordinator (HUC)
Scheduler
Preference Card Analyst
Anesthesia staff
Charting System and Equipment
Experience with EPIC (required)
Knowledge of Omnicell and Alaris systems
Floating Requirements
Both RN and CST may float to the Main Operating Room as needed.
Orientation
New hires will undergo a 5-day (40 hours total) orientation.
Scheduling
Shifts: 8 or 10-hour shifts (to be discussed during the interview)
Weekend rotation: On-call only, with holiday work potential
Overnight shifts will be required
Response time of 15 minutes for on-call duties
Additional Information
Scrub colors will be provided.
Free parking available.
Thrive Staffing Job ID # . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Allied: Cardiovascular Technologist (CVOR Tech),07:00:00-19:00:00
About Thrive Staffing
At the heart of Thrive Staffing is our mission to support healthcare professionals in their career journey. We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. We're not just looking for employees—we're looking for partners in our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Our ideal candidate is someone who shares our vision of improving lives and impacting the world in a positive way. If you're a healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we're here to help you thrive through health care staffing that understands you and puts prominence on enabling your professional potential.
Worksite address
city of rapid city, SD, 57703, US
Who can apply
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