Travel CVOR Surgical Technologist Salary Guide

A CVOR surgical technologist is an allied health professional who prepares for and assists with cardiovascular procedures. Before surgery, the CVOR surgical tech assembles equipment, gathers supplies, prepares the instrument tray and positions the patient. Once the operation begins, the role of the CVOR surgical tech is to assist surgeons and other OR staff by passing instruments and supplies, maintaining the sterile field and monitoring the patient for complications. After surgery, the CVOR surgical tech gathers used equipment for sterilization.

How do you become a CVOR surgical technologist?

Before you can work in the CVOR, you must complete an approved surgical technology program to learn about human anatomy, microbiology, surgical patient care, surgical pharmacology and other relevant topics. If you don't already have a college degree, you may be required to take English composition, math and other general education courses.

To practice as a CVOR surgical tech, you must be certified in Basic Life Support (BLS). If you work in Arkansas, you must apply for licensure through the Arkansas State Medical Board. According to the College of Health Care Professions, nine states require all surgical technologists to be certified by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA). One state, New York, requires the NBSTSA credential or another nationally recognized certification.

What credentials/licensing does a CVOR surgical technologist require?

Not all states require NBSTSA certification, but obtaining the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential may help you advance your career. To sit for the CST exam, you must graduate from a program accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools or the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs. NBSTSA also accepts applicants who graduated from military training programs. The CST exam has 175 questions, but only 150 questions count toward your score.

Average Travel CVOR Surgical Technologist Salary

$2,162/week

The average salary for a Travel CVOR Surgical Technologist is $2,162 per week. This is 11% lower than the practicing US average of $2,391.

Last updated on December 21, 2024. Based on 1,911 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Salaries for Travel CVOR Surgical Technologist compared to Allied Health Professional National Averages

$2,162/week

11% lower than the practicing US average.

$2,391/week

United States

Where do Travel CVOR Surgical Technologists get paid the most?
StateAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Massachusetts$2,742$3,307
New Mexico$2,648$3,026
South Dakota$2,545$2,786
Virginia$2,538$3,255
Illinois$2,478$2,966
Washington$2,448$3,432
New Jersey$2,384$2,823
Idaho$2,378$2,564
Wisconsin$2,348$3,217
Nevada$2,344$2,856
Vermont$2,332$2,505
Oklahoma$2,314$3,280
Pennsylvania$2,291$2,860
Indiana$2,283$2,928
New York$2,265$3,728
Connecticut$2,261$2,628
What cities pay the most for Travel CVOR Surgical Technologists?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Auburn, Washington$3,253$3,253
Puyallup, Washington$3,188$3,188
Cambridge, Massachusetts$3,166$3,307
Washington, District of Columbia$3,019$3,316
New Orleans, Louisiana$2,851$2,993
Wenatchee, Washington$2,821$3,432
Fairfax, Virginia$2,742$2,742
Syracuse, New York$2,722$3,728
Oak Lawn, Illinois$2,698$2,698
Billings, Montana$2,686$3,025
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel CVOR Surgical Technologist jobs?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Catapult Healthcare$3,300$3,300
MetaSense, Inc.$3,240$3,240
HonorVet Technologies$3,115$3,648
Procare USA$3,024$3,024
HONESTLOVE GLOBAL PROFESSIONAL STAFFING$2,982$2,982
DT-Healthcare Staffing$2,903$2,903
Infojini Healthcare I$2,880$2,880
Bestica$2,858$3,154
Binding Minds$2,823$2,823
Elite Medical Staffing$2,750$2,900

Last updated on December 21, 2024. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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How can you increase your pay as a travel CVOR surgical technologist?

To increase your pay as a CVOR surgical technologist, consider registering with a travel staffing agency. As noted above, the average travel assignment pays more than double the average staff job. If you're willing to travel, you can increase your earnings without any additional education or training.

How much does a travel cardiovascular operating room surgical technologist make?

Travel CVOR surgical technologists had an average weekly wage of $2,335 weekly, according to Vivian Health's salary data for the week ending May 13, 2023.

Do travel CVOR surgical technologists earn more than staff CVOR surgical technologists?

Many factors affect compensation in the healthcare industry, but travel CVOR surgical techs tend to earn more than staff CVOR techs. Per Vivian Health's salary data for May 13, 2023, staff jobs paid an average of $28.66 per hour. That converts to a weekly salary of $1,146.40 if you work 40 hours weekly. Travel assignments paid an average of $2,335 per week, more than double the average for staff jobs.

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