Location: Corvallis, OR

Start Date: 02-04-2026

End Date: 05-06-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating shifts including weekends; specific start/end times vary by assignment; call expected (schedule varies)

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 the surgical team by scrubbing for cardiac open-heart and CVOR procedures with precision and focus
• Prepare and maintain sterile field, instruments, and equipment to ensure patient safety
• Anticipate surgeon and team needs during cases and provide timely instrument delivery
• Support care for patients of all ages, including pediatrics and geriatrics, with compassion
• Assist across all OR areas as needed to keep the department running smoothly
• Communicate clearly with nurses, surgeons, and support staff to optimize workflow
• Document case supplies and maintain accurate counts to meet safety standards
• Participate in unit-based quality improvement and continuing education activities

Qualifications

• Current certification/documentation to practice surgical technology in Oregon (required)
• Certification as a Surgical Technologist (NBSTSA) or completion of CAAHEP/ABHES-accredited program (preferred/acceptable routes)
• One (1) year scrubbing CVOR/Open Heart experience OR two (2) years acute care scrubbing experience (cardiac experience required)
• Healthcare Provider BLS required
• Completion of required continuing education (16 hours every two years) as outlined in policy
• Comfort assisting in all OR areas and participating in rotating weekends and on-call

Education

• Successful completion of a surgical technology education program (CAAHEP or ABHES) OR equivalent military surgical technologist training
• OR: Two years of prior surgical technologist practice (per stated alternate pathway)
• Ongoing continuing education (16 hours every two years) relevant to surgical technology

Knowledge & Skills

• Cardiac open heart procedures and CVOR scrubbing techniques
• Scrubbing and sterile technique with meticulous attention to detail
• Operating Room assistance across a variety of surgical specialties
• Familiarity with OR instrumentation, counts, and equipment handling
• Basic computer skills and electronic documentation preferred
• Strong teamwork, communication, and ability to multitask in fast-paced settings

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend to make your travel assignment comfortable
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage options
• 401K retirement savings plan to help you plan ahead
• Life Insurance for peace of mind
• Paid Time Off to recharge between cases and assignments
• Travel reimbursement and licensing assistance to simplify your move
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement for required state credentials
• A supportive OR team that values your skills and growth

Travel Perks: Explore Corvallis, OR

Explore Corvallis and the beautiful Willamette Valley while on assignment. Walk the picturesque Oregon State University campus, hike the Bald Hill Natural Area and McDonald-Dunn Forest trails, paddle or stroll along the Willamette River, and enjoy local farmers markets, cozy coffee shops, craft breweries, and restaurants downtown. Weekend escapes are easy — Silver Falls State Park’s waterfalls are a scenic drive east, and the Oregon Coast (Newport/Depoe Bay) is within an hour-plus for beach days and coastal views. Vineyards and tasting rooms throughout the valley make for relaxing weekends off.

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