Operating Room Tech / Operating Room Open Heart

Job Summary:
Operating Room (OR) Open Heart Surgical Technologist position based in Palo Alto, California. This role involves assisting in cardiac surgery and thoracic vascular procedures, providing essential support to the surgical team throughout complex operations. The technologist will prepare instrumentation, maintain sterile technique, and anticipate surgeon needs in a fast-paced environment.

Job Details:

• Schedule: 12-hour rotating days, with a minimum of 36 hours per week. Start date is 08/31/2026.
• Required Qualifications: Completion of a formal, structured program for Surgical Technology; BLS (Basic Life Support) certification; minimum of 3 years of experience in Operating Room Open Heart, Cardiac Surgery, or Thoracic Vascular specialties; candidate must have CVOR (Cardiovascular Operating Room) experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Cardiac Surgery, Open Heart, and Thoracic Vascular procedures is required; ability to handle specimens and medications according to departmental policy; strong communication and sterile technique skills.
• Additional Information: Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of normal anatomy and physiology, and maintain strict sterile technique during procedures. Call is required as part of the schedule. The assignment is urgent backfill, emphasizing the need for experienced candidates with CVOR background. All candidates should be available to start on 08/31/2026 and meet the listed qualifications.

Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Other

As one of the leading suppliers of travel healthcare professionals and a Best of Staffing® Talent Award winner, Cross Country Nurses offers thousands of opportunities for healthcare professionals across the country. We have relationships with more than 2,500 healthcare facilities nationwide and offer excellent compensation and one of the most comprehensive benefits packages in the industry. Have the freedom to decide where you want to work and take your career where you want it to go when you travel with us.