<p>A 13-week travel contract for a Cardiovascular OR Certified Surgical Technologist is open at an acute care facility in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. This CVOR-specific role demands a seasoned scrub tech with hands-on open-heart and cardiovascular surgical experience, offering strong weekly compensation in one of Colorado's most scenic mountain communities. The 4x10-hour night shift structure provides built-in long weekends and genuine work-life balance for the right candidate.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>$2,200 per week gross pay rate</li> <li>Weekly direct deposit</li> <li>Tax-free travel and housing stipends</li> <li>Extensive housing network with corporate discounts to support relocation for the assignment</li> <li>Comprehensive health plan including medical, dental, vision, and ancillary benefits</li> <li>Referral bonuses</li> <li>Rewards and recognition program</li> <li>Dedicated licensing and compliance team to assist with credentialing</li> <li>24/7 team support throughout the contract</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Specialty: Cardiovascular OR (CVOR) — scrubbing on open-heart and cardiovascular surgical cases</li> <li>Facility type: Acute care hospital in Glenwood Springs, CO</li> <li>Contract length: 13 weeks</li> <li>Schedule: Four 10-hour shifts per week, nights, with varied days</li> <li>Criminal background check required as a condition of employment per Colorado state law</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current, valid Colorado CST (Certified Surgical Technologist) license required at time of start</li> <li>Minimum 3 years of CVOR experience as a CST, with all experience occurring within the last 4 years — no exceptions</li> <li>Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association required</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Glenwood Springs sits at the confluence of the Colorado and Roaring Fork Rivers in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, roughly 90 minutes west of Denver and 45 minutes from Aspen. The area is renowned for Glenwood Hot Springs, world-class skiing and snowboarding, mountain biking, hiking, and whitewater rafting — making it an exceptional base for outdoor enthusiasts on a travel assignment. Cost of living is moderate relative to nearby resort towns, and the tight-knit community offers a genuine small-mountain-town atmosphere with easy access to major Front Range amenities.</p>