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Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.
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Please keep in mind when listing your start date availability, if you can start the day Monument Health is requesting, you are more likely to be selected for an interview or offer.
Expect someone with a 501 or 605 area code to reach out to interview you for this position.
Special Requests: You can only have 1 active application for the same position (same unit and shift at the same facility). Example: if you apply for day shift, you can also apply for night shift on the same unit and facility, but you cannot apply for another day shift position on the same unit and facility. Requested time off will not be accepted between 8/5/26-8/20/26. Permanent staff must wait 1 full year to return as a traveler. Time off requests require manager approval.
Required Skills/Experience: 2 years of CVOR experience - Level 1 or 2 trauma experience. Experience with CABG, TAVR, valve replacements, thoracic robotic cases (lobectomy, hernia repair), generator exchanges, lead extractions, cardiac organ procurement/harvesting, and fem-pop bypass.
Required Credentials: Graduation from an accredited school required.
Unit Details: Cardio and thoracic surgeries including CABG, TAVR, valve replacements, thoracic cases, open vascular cases, AAA, carotids, and conversions. Uses a 2-tech model for every case; both techs scrub, set up, and drape. The primary tech passes instruments and the second tech supports the surgeon and team. Everyone rotates through these positions routinely. Uses Epic, Omnicell, and Alaris.
Shift & Scheduling: 8 or 10 hr. shifts - TBD during interview. Weekend rotation: on-call only. On-call one overnight per week 7p-7a and every 3rd weekend. Ideally 1-2 days/week (1500-0700) and 1 weekend every 3rd Fri 1500-0700 Monday), subject to change as department needs change. 15 min response time. Potential to work every holiday.
Floating Requirements: May float to Main OR.
Travel Surgical Tech Job Responsibilities and Salary
Surgical Techs (also referred to as “Scrub Techs”) are an integral part of the surgical team. Job responsibilities are designed to keep patients safe. As a valuable member of the surgical team, Surgical Technologists prepare items for surgery and play a major role during procedures, including assisting with equipment use, passing suture and other supplies to the surgeon, and ensuring the team maintains sterile technique to reduce the risk of postoperative infection. Surgical Technicians provide direct support to the surgeon through tasks such as inserting drainage tubes. The average annual salary for Surgical Techs in the United States is more than $55,000.
Travel Surgical Tech Jobs in South Dakota
The number of surgery cases is increasing, making Surgical Techs (also called Surgical Technologists and Surgical Technicians) in demand across the United States. Travel jobs for these positions are widely available in both hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers based in urban, suburban, and rural settings. Job descriptions for Surgical Techs include tasks related to the preoperative, perioperative, and postoperative phases of surgery. For example, Surgical Technologists set up supplies and equipment before surgery, pass instruments to surgeons during surgery, and perform initial decontamination of instruments after surgery. Surgical Technicians work directly with the surgeons, performing hands-on tasks such as suturing. Surgical Tech jobs are rewarding because of the direct impact on patient care. Find your ideal Surgical Tech travel job today.
