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American Traveler

Travel Surgical Tech/ORT - CVORT

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What they do

A Surgical Technician or Technologist assists with surgical operations. Prepares the operating room and equipment before a procedure, and helps surgeons and nurses during the procedure. Works in hospitals or other healthcare facilities.

$50,858 / year median in Michigan

+7% projected growth

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Travel Surgical Tech/ORT - CVORT American Traveler - 4.0 Ann Arbor, MI Job Details Contract $2,631 a week 12 hours ago Qualifications Cardiovascular surgery BLS Certification Cardiothoracic surgery Vascular surgery assistance experience Peripheral vascular system
Full Job Description Assignment Overview Shift:
Days, 4x10hrs
Hours:
40 hrs/wk
Start Date:
Sep 14, 2026
Length:
13 weeks
Openings:
1 Description American Traveler seeks a CVOR Surgical Tech with cardiac scrub expertise for a teaching hospital position requiring at least 2 years of CVOR experience and prior travel assignment experience Details Work in a teaching hospital CVOR unit performing complex, high-acuity cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgeries Day/evening rotating shifts including 2x8s (06:30-14:30/14:30-22:30) and 2x12s (06:30-18:30/10:30-22:30) Shift rotation is required Call requirements include 2-4 weeknight call shifts and 1-2 weekend call shifts per 4-week schedule, with no call shift exceeding 12 hours Weekend call is either Friday/Saturday night or Saturday/Sunday day shift only 1:1 patient ratio Cardiac cases include LVAD/RVAD, heart transplant, aortic aneurysm repair, MVR, AVR, CABG, ECMO, MAZE, and aortic balloon/Impella devices Thoracic cases include transplant, VATS wedge resection, VATS/open lobectomy, esophagectomy, bronchoscopy, EGD, mediastinal mass removal, and hiatal hernia repair Vascular cases include AAA, EVAR, carotid endarterectomy, AV fistulas, fem-distal bypass, fem-fem bypass, SMA bypass, and vein stripping/ablation Robotic surgery support using the Da Vinci Xi Surgical System Transplant program covering heart, kidney, liver, and lung procedures Requirements Minimum of 2 years of CVOR Tech experience required Previous travel assignment experience required Must be proficient in cardiac scrub BLS certification required Teaching hospital experience preferred Trauma Level I and Level II experience preferred Skills in vascular procedures including AAA repair, atherectomy, carotid endarterectomy, EVAR, femoral popliteal bypass, TEVAR, and vein stripping Skills in general surgery procedures including appendectomy, cholecystectomy, colon resection, and hernia repair Skills in cardiovascular procedures including ASD repair, CABG, ECMO insertion/decannulation, EVAR, mitral valve replacement, pericardial window, TAVR, and VAD Flu vaccination required with no exemptions allowed Michigan state license required in-hand at time of consideration (license required if applicable) Two professional references required from a manager or supervisor; charge RNs not accepted Additional Information Unit offers flexible scheduling and time-off accommodations Call program structured so no shift exceeds 12 hours and weekend call does not consume the entire weekend Previous travelers report a positive team dynamic and strong management support Time-off requests must be submitted at the time of consideration, with no time off allowed during the first week of the contract Local candidates accepted at the same rate Former permanent staff may return as travelers after a 1-year separation Candidates previously employed by the facility within the last 12 months are not eligible Required certifications must be obtained prior to the start date Pre-hire training modules are not required and will be completed onsite during orientation Traveler pairs are not accepted for this position