Travel Ultrasound Tech - $2,157 per week in Wausau, WI

Scrub surgical cases across a variety of specialties, with primary focus on cardiac and thoracic procedures; facility performs approximately 50-60 cardiothoracic cases per month with 3 cardiothoracic surgeons. Set up and prepare operative suites for cardiovascular and thoracic surgical cases, including reviewing case carts to confirm all necessary supplies are available.

Job ID: 895550

Estimated Weekly Gross: $2,157.72

Job Title

Cardiovascular Surgical Technologist (CVOR)
Location

Wausau, WI | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13 Weeks | Days | Monday-Friday, 6:30 AM-3:00 PM | Onsite | Expected 40 hours/week
Key Responsibilities

• Set up and prepare operative suites for cardiovascular and thoracic surgical cases, including reviewing case carts to confirm all necessary supplies are available
• Scrub surgical cases across a variety of specialties, with primary focus on cardiac and thoracic procedures; facility performs approximately 50-60 cardiothoracic cases per month with 3 cardiothoracic surgeons
• Assist with thoracic robotic procedures as needed
• Turn over operating rooms efficiently to support multiple procedures throughout the day
• Participate in on-call rotation: expected one night of call per week, one weekend per month, and one backup call per week - 30-minute response time required (must be ready and in the OR within 30 minutes); occasional additional mandated call may be required
• Perform downtime tasks as needed, including pulling case carts, cleaning, and other unit support duties

Required Qualifications

• Active CST license required - NBSTSA or NCCT certification accepted
• BLS certification required (AHA or ARC accepted)
• Minimum 2+ years of CVOR experience required
• Prior travel experience required
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with thoracic robotic surgical procedures
• Proficiency with Epic electronic health records
• Demonstrated ability to manage change, maintain resilience, and work effectively in a fast-paced surgical environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative, team-oriented approach

Why Join Us

• Join a high-volume cardiovascular surgical program with consistent case volume and exposure to a broad range of cardiac and thoracic procedures
• Low census hours are tracked, and travelers called back from on-call status may receive call-back pay with a minimum 2-hour call-back guarantee