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Travel Certified Surgical Technologist
Columbia, South Carolina
Palmetto Health Richland

$1,714/week

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Certification details

BLS - Basic Life Support
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Job details

** All travelers are required to work two of the three major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Day) based on facility policy.
Calling out on a holiday may result in immediate termination.
In addition, travelers are expected to not request time off during the period of December 26 – 31. This will help ensure staffing needs are met during the holiday season.
Ortho OR Tech/CST - Days 36s only
must have strong ortho experience.

Job requirements

BLS required
** Peds exp required **
***Ortho OR call requirements: 3-4 call shifts in a 6 week schedule***
**Must be certified through NBSTSA**
Experience: 1+ yr

Schedule information

Shift: 3 x 12 hr Days - 36 hrs
Locals accepted: YES if over 100 miles or 50 miles for Night shift
Pending License accepted: No
RTO Restrictions: ALL RTO must be included at time of submission. Approval will be based on facility's needs.
Guaranteed Hours: Facility allowed to call off 1 shift per 2 weeks

Additional Details

Cost Center/Unit Description updates are in progress.
Certification can't expire within 30 days of start and proof of completion not accepted, must have an actual card/certification to start.
Must be AHA and ARC only! RQI is acceptable.

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Short Term Acute Care
575 beds
Epic Systems Corporation

ADDRESS5 Richland Medical Park DrColumbia, SC 29203

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About Columbia, SC

As a Travel Certified Surgical Technologist in Columbia, SC here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable city to live in.
Wages generally match up with the cost of living.

Weather

Average summer highs of 92°F and lows of 71°F.
Average winter highs of 57°F and lows of 36°F.

Furnished Housing

Plenty of options for short term rentals, with furnished apartments and homes available.
Relatively easy to find through local rental agencies and online platforms.

Transportation

Car-friendly city with well-maintained roads and highways.
Limited public transportation options, so having a car is recommended for getting around.

Demographics

Diverse population with a wide age range.
Common health issues include allergies and asthma due to pollen levels.
Columbia has a growing population of travel nurses.

Things to Do

Abundance of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, vibrant art scene with impressive murals and art galleries, music venues, and annual events like Greekfest and Riverfest.
Outdoor activities include Riverfront Park, Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens, and the Soda City Market.

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