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Certified Surgical Technologist(CST) / Travel / Operating Room

MAS Medical StaffingPortland, METravel
Agency
MAS Medical Staffing
Location
Portland, ME
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Sep 9, 2026

Typical pay

Median hourly (Maine)
$41.82
Median weekly (40 h)
$1,673
Median yearly
$86,986

MAS Medical Staffing doesn't list the pay for this job. Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Maine pay a median of $41.82/hour; travel and locum contracts usually pay more because they add housing and travel stipends. Ask the recruiter for the exact rate when you apply.

Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

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Job description

We are seeking an experienced (minimum 2 years level 1 trained) Travel CST to join our team specializing in General surgery procedures at our busy Level One Trauma Center.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate expertise as a CST, exceptional patient care, and the ability to thrive in a fast paced, high-stress environment.

CST must be competent in Robotics (Davinci Xi and SP), Pediatrics, Burns, Trauma, Whipples, and HIPEC.

Position Template

Facility Name: Maine Medical Center
Floor: Operating Room

Location Address: 22 Bramhall Street Portland, Maine 04102

Position Information:

• Facility Department/Cost Center: Operating Room, 140.823273

• Role (RN, Tech, LPN, PT, etc.): CST

• Specialty: Operating Room

• Number of Openings: numerous

• Shift: 7a-7:30p for days

• Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36

• Weekend Hours: 36 (unless otherwise noted): 1:4 weekends, 12 hour shifts

• Call Requirements: one overnight call, 11p-7a for Trauma call, if on a specialty team, call will be scheduled per specialty team rules (Cardiac, Thoracic, Vascular, Neuro, Ortho)

• Years of Experience: at least 2 years of experience plus travel experience

• Float Requirements: N/A

Education & Certifications Required:

• Required Certifications (will this be consistent for all similar skillset on unit or specific to this Position Request) :

CST required

• Education Modules (will this be consistent for all similar skillset on unit or specific to this Position Request) :





Unit Information:

• Number of Beds: 26

• Patient Ratios: 1:1

• Equipment: Storz, Stryker, Olympus, Intuitive Robot

• EMR: Epic

Hiring Profile:

• Must Have Skills/Experience: min. 2 years of level 1 trauma experience

• Preferred Skillset/Experience: General, GU/GYN, Ortho trauma, ortho joints, Neurosurgery, ENT, Pediatrics, Plastics, Dental, Endovascular


• Type of Patients on Unit: Operating Room

• Personality Fit: flexible, accountable, timely, teamplayer

Dress Code:

• Scrub Color: Teal scrubs issued from the hospital

• Any unacceptable attire: N/A

Misc./Other Information:





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