Posted 09/25/2026 · Job #522849
OR | OR Tech | 13–Week Travel – Asheville, North Carolina
Job Description
Travel Surgical Technologist (OR Tech) – CVOR Operating Room Contract in Asheville, NC
Bring your CVOR expertise to an Asheville, North Carolina travel surgical technologist job supporting complex cardiac and thoracic procedures. This opportunity is ideal for a certified surgical technologist with strong scrub-role experience who is ready to join a high-acuity cardiovascular operating room team. Asheville offers an exceptional lifestyle with access to the Blue Ridge Mountains, outdoor recreation, vibrant arts and culture, and a welcoming community.
Travel Surgical Technologist Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,850-$1,990
- Location: Asheville, North Carolina
- Healthcare Setting: Cardiovascular operating room (CVOR) within a six-OR surgical unit
- Schedule: 6:00 AM-4:30 PM; 10-hour day shifts
- Hours: 36 guaranteed hours per week
- Contract: 13 weeks, from October 12, 2026, through January 11, 2027
- Position Type: Travel surgical technologist assignment
- Call: On-call shifts assigned and rotated among staff
- Scrubs: Provided; hospital surgical attire policy applies
- Documentation System: Cerner
Certified Surgical Technologist Job Requirements
- Current Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Operating Room Technician (ORT) certification is mandatory
- Current BLS certification
- At least 1 year of recent operating room experience, including extensive cardiovascular operating room (CVOR) experience
- At least two completed travel assignments required
- Strong scrub-role expertise with complex cardiovascular and thoracic procedures
- First Assist experience and proficiency preferred
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, highly coordinated surgical environment
- Flexibility to float occasionally if needed
CVOR Surgical Technologist Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary scrub technologist for cardiovascular and thoracic surgical procedures
- Prepare, organize, and maintain sterile instrumentation, supplies, and equipment for each operating room case
- Support procedures including CABG, valve replacement, VAD insertion, TAVR, VATS, lobectomy, pacemaker/AICD insertion, septal myectomy, Ross procedures, EVH, IABP insertion, femoral cannulation, and circulatory arrest
- Anticipate the needs of surgeons and the surgical team throughout each procedure
- Assist with pump cases, including first assist or heart-holder functions when qualified
- Maintain strict sterile technique and follow surgical safety, infection prevention, and unit policies
- Collaborate with nurses, physicians, anesthesia professionals, and other surgical team members to promote safe, efficient case flow
- Participate in rotating call coverage and support the CVOR during high-priority cases
Apply now for this travel surgical technologist opportunity in Asheville, North Carolina, and bring your CVOR expertise to a high-performing cardiovascular surgical team.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
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