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Travel Surgical Tech/ORT - Certified Surgical Technologist/CST
American Traveler · Anchorage, Alaska · Posted Jun 20, 2026
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Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
- Hours: 40 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Jul 14, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) with a minimum of 2 years of experience for a 13-week OR travel assignment in Anchorage, AK, requiring NBSTSA certification and proficiency in total joints, spinal fusion, and Da Vinci Xi robotic cases.
Details
- Hospital OR setting with 11 operating rooms located on the 2nd floor of the main hospital building
- Day shift hours from 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM with on-call requirements
- On-call averages 5–6 weekday shifts and 1 weekend shift per 8-week sign-up period
- Typical cases include total joints, multi-level spinal fusions, and Da Vinci Xi robotic procedures (GYN, colorectal, and general surgery)
- Patient ratio is 1:1
- Day shift staffing averages 8 RNs, 8 scrub techs, and 5 surgical support techs
- Night shift is staffed with one charge RN and one scrub tech in-house with call team backup
- EMR is Epic
- Facility-provided scrubs
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of CST experience, with active experience within the last 6 months
- NBSTSA certification required
- BLS certification required (AHA or ARC accepted; must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment start)
- Experience with Da Vinci Xi robotic surgery required
- Experience with spinal fusion (orthopedic or neurosurgery) required
- Experience with orthopedic surgery including total joint arthroplasty required
- License required if applicable
- US SSN and DOB required for consideration — no Canadian SSN accepted
- One professional reference required (two required if from Florida or Missouri)
- Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible — no local candidates accepted
- No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
Additional Information
- Perform scrub tech duties across a variety of surgical specialties, with a primary focus on total joints, neuro, and Xi robotic cases
- ENT, dental, ophthalmology, and plastics cases are minimal on this unit
- Collaborative team environment; candidates should have a positive attitude and willingness to work with team members
- Three 12-hour shifts per week