Location: Corvallis, OR

Start Date: 12-26-2025

End Date: 03-27-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating shifts including weekends; hours vary by assignment; call expected (schedule varies)

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $59 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

• Function as a vital surgical team member under RN direction during cardiac open-heart cases
• Prepare and maintain sterile field and instruments using strict sterile technique
• Scrub for CVOR/Open Heart procedures and assist the surgical team throughout the operation
• Anticipate surgeon needs and pass instruments efficiently to support timely, safe procedures
• Assist across all OR specialties as needed to ensure consistent, high-quality patient care
• Participate in patient care for all ages—from pediatrics to geriatrics—ensuring comfort and safety
• Document case details accurately and support post-op turnover to keep the schedule moving
• Engage in continuing education and competency maintenance to keep skills sharp

Qualifications

• Current certification/licensure to practice surgical technology in Oregon (required)
• One (1) year scrubbing experience in CVOR/Open Heart OR two (2) years acute care scrubbing experience (required)
• Healthcare Provider BLS (required)
• Successful completion of an accredited surgical technology program (CAAHEP/ABHES) or equivalent military training, or documented qualifying practice as outlined in state requirements
• Willingness to work rotating weekends and respond to call as needed
• Comfortable using basic computer applications for documentation (preferred)

Education

• Successful completion of an accredited surgical technology education program (CAAHEP or ABHES) OR equivalent military surgical technologist training OR documented qualifying practice experience as specified by Oregon
• NBSTSA certification or completion of an approved program within the last 12 months (as applicable)
• Completion of 16 hours of relevant continuing education every two years

Knowledge & Skills

• Expertise in sterile technique and instrument handling for cardiac procedures
• Experience working in CVOR/Open Heart settings and familiarity with cardiac instruments and disposables
• Strong team communication and ability to anticipate surgical needs
• Knowledge of perioperative patient safety, positioning, and infection control
• Basic computer literacy for electronic documentation and case coordination
• Ability to adapt across multiple specialties in the OR when called upon

Benefits

• Generous travel support and housing assistance to make your temporary move easy and comfortable
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision options so you can focus on patients, not paperwork
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to keep your credentials current and stress-free
• Paid time off to recharge between assignments
• Continuing education support to help you grow as a surgical technologist
• Travel reimbursement and logistics support for contract staff
• A collaborative OR team that values your expertise and every scrub count
• Supportive onboarding and local preceptor support so you hit the floor confident

Travel Perks: Explore Corvallis, OR

Corvallis is a charming college town—home to Oregon State University—offering riverside trails, farmers markets, local breweries, and a lively downtown with coffee shops and eateries. Outdoor lovers will enjoy Marys Peak for year-round hiking and sweeping views, easy access to Willamette Valley wineries, and day trips to the Oregon Coast (Newport/Depoe Bay) or to Eugene for larger-city amenities and cultural events. Plenty of parks, bike routes, and seasonal festivals make weekends fun when you’re off shift.

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