About this opportunity
American Traveler lists this Travel Surgical Technologist opportunity in milwaukee, Wisconsin. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
American Traveler seeks a Surgical Technologist for a Level III Trauma Center OR requiring 2 years of general surgery experience with vascular case capability.
Requirements
Minimum 2 years of core surgical technologist experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
BLS certification required
Active license required if applicable
EPIC EMR experience required
Ability to perform vascular procedures required
Candidate's middle name or initial, DOB, and last 4 of SSN required for consideration
Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
Responsibilities
Surgery Room unit within a Level III Trauma Center, Level III NICU, and Primary Stroke Center with Magnet designation
21-bed OR with 1:1 patient ratio
Primarily general surgery cases including breast/plastics, vascular, laparoscopic, general oncology, GU, and GYN, with ability to perform all case types including vascular
Robotic surgery (Xi) exposure but agency staff not typically trained unless strong background and longer contract commitment
8-hour day shift with variable start times between
No weekend rotation for day shift
Floats within Main OR specialties and Urology center, no floating to other hospitals/sites
On-call required with 30-minute response time on an 8-week rotating schedule
Call includes EOS shifts, slots, and 1-2 weekend call assignments per 8-week period
Uses EPIC EMR, Alaris, and Pyxis systems
Support on unit includes Charge Nurse, Team Leads, Supervisors, and Manager
Not recommended for first-time travelers; further approval and evaluation from hiring supervisor required if considered
Former employees of Advocate Health or its subsidiaries must be separated for at least 12 months before eligible for travel assignment
Local candidates accepted at the same rate with no radius rules
Orientation runs 1-1.5 weeks depending on team and shift assignment
Surgical scrubs provided by hospital; scrub caps allowed but must be covered by a surgical bouffant
Free parking available with shuttle service to and from parking structure
Starbucks and cafeteria available on campus
No call rooms available on site
Holiday weeks allow working four 10-hour shifts to achieve full hours, or taking the holiday unpaid
Clinical interview required with manager review of any offers
Skills checklist must match acuity/modality applied for and be completed within the last year
Benefits
High Pay and Bonuses
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
401(k) Plan
Weekly Payroll Deposit
Free Online CEUs
Job ID: P-
Open Positions: 1
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Worksite address
milwaukee, WI, 53244, US
Who can apply
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