Travel Surgical Tech in Saint Paul, MN

Support 40-50 cases per day across a busy 20-room OR with a heavy case mix including spine, orthopedics, vascular, general surgery, and robotics. Minnesota fingerprinting (LiveScan) required as a compliance item prior to onsite start - results can take 1 day to 3-4 weeks; candidates must complete this as early as possible.

Job ID: 900385
Job Title

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - Spine & Neuro
Location

Saint Paul, MN | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | 3×12-Hour Shifts (6:45-19:15) | On-Call as Needed
Key Responsibilities

• Support 40-50 cases per day across a busy 20-room OR with a heavy case mix including spine, orthopedics, vascular, general surgery, and robotics
• Perform scrub and first-assist duties utilizing proper aseptic technique throughout all surgical procedures
• Respond to on-call needs as required by the department
• Float within scope to meet facility staffing needs as directed
• Maintain crash cart readiness and familiarity with emergency protocols
• Document and chart accurately using Epic (Excellian) electronic health record system

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of surgical technologist experience required; first-time travelers not accepted
• NBSTSA certification (CST) required
• BLS certification required
• Experience in inpatient, trauma, teaching hospital, and community hospital settings required
• Demonstrated proficiency in crash cart, scrub, and aseptic technique
• Minnesota fingerprinting (LiveScan) required as a compliance item prior to onsite start - results can take 1 day to 3-4 weeks; candidates must complete this as early as possible
• Must reside more than 100 miles from the facility to be eligible

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with orthopedic and general surgery cases
• Familiarity with Xi robotic surgical systems
• Epic (Excellian) charting experience

Why Join Us

• Work in a high-volume, Level 3 trauma teaching hospital environment with diverse and complex surgical case exposure
• Scrubs are provided onsite, and onsite Epic/Excellian training modules are billable