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Travel CVOR Surgical Technologist – Cardiovascular OR Contract in Madison, WI

Join a high-acuity cardiovascular operating room team as a CVOR Surgical Technologist in Madison, Wisconsin. This travel surgical technologist contract is ideal for an experienced Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) who can scrub independently, support advanced cardiac and thoracic procedures, and collaborate with multidisciplinary surgical teams in a nationally recognized teaching and referral environment. Madison offers a welcoming blend of lakeside recreation, vibrant cultural attractions, and an excellent quality of life.

Travel CVOR Surgical Technologist Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,930–$2,080
• Contract Length: Approximately 17 weeks; December 7, 2026–April 5, 2027
• Schedule: 36 hours per week; three 12-hour shifts
• Shift: Day/evening schedule, generally 10:40 a.m.–11:10 p.m., with Monday–Friday scheduling variations
• Alternative Schedule: Four 12-hour shifts may be considered
• Weekend Call: Approximately every 4–5 weekends, beginning Friday at 3:00 p.m. through Monday at 7:00 a.m.; weekday call is not scheduled, and you will not be scheduled the Friday before your weekend call
• Orientation: Two weeks of five 8-hour shifts, generally 6:40 a.m.–3:10 p.m.
• Practice Setting: Tier 2 cardiovascular operating room within a large teaching hospital; approximately 25 operating rooms
• Patient Population: Adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients
• Location: Madison, Wisconsin
• Start Date: December 7, 2026
• Floating: Travelers may be asked to float as needed
• Local Candidate Policy: Candidates residing within 50 miles may not be eligible

CVOR Surgical Technologist Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent surgical technologist experience, including substantial cardiovascular operating room and CVOR scrub experience
• Successful completion of an accredited surgical technologist program, or two years of surgical technologist experience may be considered in lieu of program completion
• Current Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification preferred or required where applicable by facility policy
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification
• Experience working independently as the primary scrub; this role does not routinely include a second CV scrub
• Strong cardiac and thoracic surgical skills, including experience with CABG, ascending aortic procedures, LVAD/VAD, ECMO, mitral valve procedures, thoracic surgery, lobectomy, lung resection, VATS, and thoracic robotic surgery using the da Vinci Xi system
• Experience with transplant procedures, including kidney and liver transplantation, is strongly preferred
• Experience in a Level I teaching hospital or a similarly sized, high-acuity facility with complex surgical services; Level II trauma experience required
• Trach and tracheostomy experience
• Comfort supporting general, vascular, cardiac, thoracic, transplant, trauma, laparoscopic, and robotic procedures
• Ability to complete required pre-employment cardiac rhythm assessment testing within the permitted attempts and passing criteria
• Flu vaccination is required; medical and religious exemptions may be considered

CVOR Surgical Technologist Responsibilities

• Prepare operating rooms, instruments, equipment, and sterile supplies for cardiovascular, thoracic, and other complex surgical procedures
• Serve as an independent scrub and provide accurate, timely instrumentation throughout procedures
• Anticipate the needs of surgeons and the surgical team during cardiac, thoracic, vascular, transplant, trauma, and general surgery cases
• Support procedures such as CABG, valve replacement, aortic repair, ECMO, LVAD/VAD placement, thoracic robotics, VATS, lobectomy, thoracotomy, lung resection, and tracheostomy
• Maintain strict sterile technique, surgical counts, specimen handling, and operating room safety standards
• Promote patient safety before, during, and after surgery while caring for instruments and supplies
• Collaborate effectively with surgeons, anesthesia professionals, nurses, perfusionists, and other members of the interdisciplinary team
• Adapt to the needs of a high-volume teaching environment and float to other areas when required

Apply now for this CVOR Surgical Technologist travel contract in Madison, Wisconsin, and join a high-acuity cardiovascular surgical team.

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.