Travel Contract

Travel Surgical Technologist
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Mercy Medical Center

$2,029/week

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Certification details

BLS - Basic Life Support
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (as this is a Surgical Services/OR role, and it is required for OR, SICU and similar units)
State License 1 Verification (Iowa state licensure)

Job details

Neuro experience required. M-F and call. Must have graduated from a surgical tech program.
Busy OR with 17 rooms - population include Adolescents, Adults and Geriatrics.
EPIC exp. and BLS required.
Minimum of 2 yrs. Exp.
Scrubs provided.
M-F with call every 7th weekend. The hours can vary. Also will be required to work call one night a week and on the weekend.
Assists in positioning/safety to patient.
Observes and enforces strict standards of asepsis.
Observes, checks, and monitors all equipment used during surgery
Documents pertinent information in EHR
Provides for accurate care and handling of specimens.

Job requirements

Schedule information

Unit specific information

Skill Mix: Registered Nurses, Surgical Techs, PCTs, Scheduling Coordinators, and Materials Management
The Operating Room uses a staffing mix to provide care for the surgeon/patient specific needs and qualification and competence of the nursing/technician staff available.
Description of assessment and reassessment practices, including timeframes.

Additional Details

COVID and Flu vaccinations are required (will consider COVID Exemption with proper documentation and approval).
Mandatory Reporter certification required.

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As a travel nurse in Cedar Rapids, IA here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

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

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Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially near medical facilities.

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Things to Do

Plenty of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, vibrant art and music scene, various sports activities, and beautiful outdoor spaces for hiking and biking.

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