Travel Contract

Travel Surgical Technologist
Petoskey, MI
Tact Staff
5x8 hrs

$2,548/week

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Overview

Start DateASAP
Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
Duration13 weeks
Facility Information
Not-For-Profit HospitalShort Term Acute Care175 bedsMagnetOracle CernerNurse Residency Programs

Pay

52% higher than average Allied Health Professional / Surgical Technologist pay in Michigan

Estimated total pay

$2,548/week

Description

McLaren’s surgical services represent a full spectrum of procedures and tests across various specialties. General elective surgeries as well as critical or life-saving procedures are what we excel at. McLaren was the first to provide many surgical techniques and tools and continues to keep an eye on the future to enhance the care and outcomes for all our surgical patients.

Submission Requirements
2+ Years of experience - Required Ortho, General, Endo-Vascular, Urgo, OB Experience - PreferredNBSTSA and NCCT are interchangeable FA can be RNFA or
CSTFA

Certification Requirements
BLS (AHA)
NBSTSA
NCCT

About the Facility
McLaren Northern Michigan is a 202-bed regional hospital located in Petoskey, Michigan serving residents in 22 counties across northern Lower Michigan and the eastern part of the Upper Peninsula. More than 230 physicians represent nearly all medical and surgical specialties, enabling full-service care with an emphasis on cardiology, cancer, orthopedics, and neurosciences.Further McLaren Specifics:

Nonbillable Hours: 12 hours of initial hours
on bill rates over $40/hr
OT/Holiday/Call back Markups: 1.1x Regular
rates
Extension Discount: $1/hr on the initial
extension.
McLaren's local traveler policy is to reduce
the travel rate by 10%. Anyone with a permanent address within a 35
mile radius of facility is considered a local traveler.
Dress Code: Hospital Provided Scrubs

Tact Medical Staffing Job ID #495400. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Tech - Surgical

Facility

McLaren Northern Michigan

3.0rating(24 reviews)

1 nurse recommends working with McLaren Northern Michigan

5.0rating

Pros

Professional surgical unit, very friendly, great communication, fair call scheduling, geared for travelers by having a list of everyone's names for charting.

Cons

Twenty minute limit to be there for call, but they have sleeping rooms if neccessary.

Anonymous

OR - Operating Room (RN)

Review of McLaren Northern Michigan on Sep 23, 2024

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Not-For-Profit Hospital
Short Term Acute Care
175 beds
Magnet
Oracle Cerner
Nurse Residency Programs

ADDRESS416 Connable AvePetoskey, MI 49770

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Employer

Tact Staff

2.9rating(8 reviews)

1 nurse recommends working with Tact Staff

5.0rating

Pros

Nicole was very helping and always proficient with reaching out and even going above and beyond when the facility itself was slacking. When the facility canceled all contracts the day before start date she found me another position within the same week. I would recommend her 10x over.

Cons

Can’t think of one

Recommends working with Tact Staff

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Alicia W

Med Surg / Telemetry (RN)

Review of Nicole Nash on May 18, 2024

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About

Our nurses choose Tact assignments because it provides the opportunity to take on new challenges in their careers while they travel across the United States and gain enriching experiences on a professional and personal level. Our dedicated team of staffing consultants will work with you and be your advocate as you choose to embark on new assignments. Our team is committed to providing our nurses and allied professionals with the most rewarding healthcare assignments and choices at primer healthcare institutions nationwide. Let us handle the details; you choose the job and location that are right for you.Be Adventurous, Make a Difference, Travel with Tact. Be Adventurous - Becoming a travel nurse or allied professional is not only a professional adventure, but a personal adventure as well. It is an opportunity to challenge yourself, to explore a new place, and try amazing food...Make a Difference - Nurses and allied professionals make such a huge difference in so many lives. The care and compassion you show to your patients, does not go unnoticed. We know how important your jobs is, which is why we take our job as recruiters so seriously. Being able to place nurses and allied professionals in hospitals, where you are doing something as crucial as saving lives, is something we feel thankful to be able to do. Travel with Tact - From the moment we receive your resume we begin trying to build a relationship with you. We know the importance of becoming your friend, before becoming your recruiter. Building friendly, yet professional relationships allows us to discover what you truly want... and don't want in a travel assignment.

Response timewithin an hour

Travel jobs$1,540–6,628/week

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About Petoskey, MI

As a Travel Surgical Technologist in Petoskey, MI here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages may be slightly lower to match the cost of living.

Weather

Average summer highs of 77°F and lows of 56°F.
Average winter highs of 29°F and lows of 15°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals may be available, but options could be limited due to the city's size and popularity as a tourist destination.

Transportation

Car friendliness is high, as the city is spread out and public transportation options are limited.

Demographics

The city has a relatively homogenous population with a majority of Caucasian residents.
The age range is diverse, with a significant older population.
Common health issues may include seasonal allergies and cold-related illnesses.
There is a small population of travel nurses due to the city's size.

Things to Do

Plenty of locally owned shops, gourmet eateries, breweries, and distilleries to explore.
Outdoor activities include visiting Petoskey State Park, Bear Valley Recreation Area, and enjoying the beaches along Little Traverse Bay.

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