Cardiovascular OR Scrub Tech

Cardiovascular OR Scrub Tech - Travel Position

Location: Knoxville TN

Job Type: Travel Contract

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 5x8s Days

Pay: $2463/week

Job Description

• -Position requires recent relevant experience in surgical services as a Scrub Tech.
• -Work hours: 6:45 AM - 3:15 PM Monday through Friday.
• -On-call requirement: 3-4 nights per week (3 PM - 7 AM) and every other weekend.
• -Holiday rotation is mandatory; no requests for time off during major holidays (Memorial Day 4th of July Labor Day Thanksgiving Christmas New Year) will be -approved.
• -Float requirements apply.
• -Strong neuro and orthopedic surgical experience is essential.

Required Certifications

• -NBSTSA (National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting)
• -BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA certified
• -Additional certifications may be required depending on unit assignment (e.g. ACLS PALS NRP TNCC EFM) verify with program management if unclear.

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

Identification & Legal Documents

• -Valid current Drivers License or State ID (color copy required).
• -I9 verification required.

Health & Immunization

• -Physical exam within 12 months prior to start confirming fitness for duty.
• -Negative TB test (QGold or Skin Test) within 1 year; chest X-ray if prior positive TB.
• -Immunizations or titers required for:

  • MMR (Measles Mumps Rubella) - 2 vaccines or positive titer.
  • Hepatitis B - vaccine series titer or declination.
  • Varicella - 2 vaccines or positive titer.
• -Seasonal flu vaccine required for 2025-26 season (no declinations accepted; exemptions only for medical or religious reasons with proper documentation).
• -Drug screening within 45 days of start including a comprehensive panel (amphetamines benzodiazepines fentanyl opiates etc.) with chain of custody documentation.

Background & Employment History

• -Background check completed within 45 days of start covering 7 years of history including SSN trace criminal sex offender and abuse registries.
• -Two supervisory references from employers within the last 3 years.
• -Employment application with 7-year work history no unexplained gaps over 30 days and active nursing license details (if applicable).

Competency Exams & Skills

• -Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required.
• -Color blindness test within 12 months prior to start (Ishihara or equivalent).
• -Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam for RNs (80% pass rate required).
• -Core Competency Exams (Parts I II III) with minimum 80% pass rate updated annually.
• -Unit-specific skills checklist updated within the last year.

Facility-Specific Requirements

• -Passport-style photo with solid background for badge issuance (no filters or facial piercings).
• -Completion of Covenant Health onboarding documents and attestations.
• -Background check alias name attestation if applicable.
• -Job description acknowledgment based on profession updated if there is a gap greater than 30 days between assignments.

Important Notes

• -No requests for time off during holidays or holiday weeks will be accepted.
• -All travelers must work holiday shifts as assigned by management.
• -The operating room will not approve requests for time off at booking; all time off must be discussed with managers during the assignment.

Benefits