Location: Davenport, IA

Start Date: 03-23-2026

End Date: 06-21-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Call: 1 day a week and every 4th weekend; specific start/end times not specified (call/variable hours)

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $60 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons and the CVOR team during cardiovascular and open heart procedures with focus and precision
• Prepare and maintain a sterile field and ensure all instruments and implants are available and accounted for
• Anticipate surgeon needs and pass instruments efficiently to support patient safety and operative flow
• Participate in Trinity specialty competency testing and skills validation to maintain high standards
• Perform instrument counts, handle specimens properly, and document perioperative activities accurately
• Collaborate with nursing, anesthesia and perioperative staff to optimize patient outcomes and OR throughput

Qualifications

• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) required
• BLS (Basic Life Support) required
• Current open heart/CVOR experience required (experience must be recent and relevant)
• License and certificate verification as part of onboarding
• Completion of Trinity Skills Checklist and Trinity Specialty Specific Competency Testing required
• Must meet facility health requirements including immunizations, fit test and drug screen

Education

• Graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program or equivalent
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential required

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong mastery of sterile technique and operating room aseptic practices
• Familiarity with cardiovascular and open heart instrumentation and disposables
• Ability to anticipate surgeon needs and manage instrument flow under pressure
• Competence in surgical counts, specimen handling and perioperative documentation
• Team communication skills and the ability to work smoothly with multidisciplinary OR teams

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to make your contract comfortable
• Medical, dental and vision options so you can focus on patients, not paperwork
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Paid time off to recharge between assignments
• A supportive OR team that values your skills and growth
• Access to continuing education and specialty competency resources
• Simple onboarding with Trinity skills checklist and specialty competency testing
• Employee assistance and referral programs to reward great teammates

Travel Perks: Explore Davenport, IA

Davenport sits on the scenic Mississippi River and is part of the lively Quad Cities. Enjoy the Davenport riverfront and LeClaire Park, explore the Figge Art Museum, stroll through Vander Veer Botanical Park, or catch live music at the River Music Experience. Weekend options include easy trips to neighboring Bettendorf and Moline (home of the John Deere Pavilion), local dining and brewery scenes, and seasonal festivals along the river. If you want a longer road trip, Chicago is a doable weekend getaway.

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