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Travel Certified Surgical Technologist

Job in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, 50319, USA
Listing for: Talent4Health
Full Time, Contract position
Listed on 2026-02-06
Job specializations:
  • Healthcare
    Surgical Tech, Medical Assistant
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 1947 USD Weekly USD 1947.00 WEEK
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Travel Certified Surgical Technologist - $1,947 per week

Talent4

Health is seeking a travel Certified Surgical Technologist for a travel job in Des Moines, Iowa.

Job Description & Requirements
  • Specialty:
    Certified Surgical Technologist
  • Discipline:
    Allied Health Professional
  • Start Date:

    ASAP
  • Duration:
    13 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift:
    12 hours, days
  • Employment Type:

    Travel

Job Title:
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) – Operating Room

Shift & Schedule

  • Shift Type:
    Days
  • Hours: 6:30 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Weekly

    Hours:

    36 hours/week
  • On-Call:
    None
  • Holidays:
    Rotation as needed

Position Summary

Under general supervision, the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) provides safe, efficient, and patient-centered care in the Operating Room. The CST is responsible for preparing the operating room, maintaining sterile techniques, and assisting surgeons and the surgical team during operative procedures across multiple specialties in a Level I facility.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Prepare operating rooms by setting up instruments, equipment, and sterile supplies
  • Maintain strict adherence to sterile technique and infection control standards
  • Assist surgeons during operative and invasive procedures
  • Anticipate surgical team needs to ensure smooth case flow
  • Perform surgical counts and ensure proper handling of specimens
  • Collaborate effectively with surgeons, nurses, and anesthesia providers
  • Support patient safety and quality initiatives throughout surgical procedures

Required Experience

  • Minimum of 24 months’ recent Operating Room experience in a hospital or medical center setting
  • Level I Trauma Center experience (required)
  • Strong hands-on experience in the following specialties:
    • General Surgery
    • Robotics
    • Pediatrics (including ENT)
    • Orthopedics
    • Laparoscopic Procedures
    • Urology

Required Certifications & Licensure

  • NBSTSA Certification (CST) – required
    • NBSTSA equivalent certification accepted
  • BLS Certification
    • American Heart Association (AHA) or
    • American Red Cross (ARC)

Additional Information

  • No call requirement
  • Weekend-focused schedule ideal for candidates seeking condensed workweeks
  • Fast-paced, high-acuity OR environment

If you have any concerns or preferences regarding shifts, weekly pay, or location, please let me know. I will review your preferences and inform you of the options that best suit your needs. This is Prem, a Healthcare Recruiter nks!

About Talent4

Health

A leader and innovator, offering comprehensive talent solutions for the healthcare industry across the nation. Talent4

Health, based in Wilmington, DE is a one stop solution that offers access to an inclusive network of excellent healthcare professionals through its state-of-the-art recruitment strategies and extensive career opportunities. We have successfully placed over 3000 plus clinicians with the topmost healthcare facilities across 50 states in the US.

With countless prestigious clients under our umbrella, backed up by passionate and hard-working recruiters, we are a team you have been looking for!

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  • Proficiency:
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  • Personalized service:
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    We are devoted to offer dependable recruitment solutions for our candidates, and we are always a phone call away for all their questions or concerns.
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