Description

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel Surgical Technologist for a travel job in Asheville, North Carolina.

• Specialty: Surgical Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 07/13/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The Cardiovascular (CV) Preoperative Unit Nurse position is located in Asheville, North Carolina. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day of employment. This role involves providing specialized preoperative nursing care in a high-acuity, fast-paced cardiac surgery environment, supporting a team committed to delivering excellent patient outcomes.

Job Details:

• Location: Asheville, North Carolina
• Address: 509 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801
• Shift: Days (Monday through Friday, 0500-1330)
• Minimum Hours Per Week: 40.0
• Required Qualifications: Active nursing license, BLS (Basic Life Support) certification, critical care experience of at least zero years, ability to work independently, excellent documentation skills, BCMA (Bar Code Medication Administration) competency, and strong communication skills with interdepartmental teams.
• Preferred Qualifications: CVOR (Cardiovascular Operating Room) experience, preoperative experience.
• Additional Information: The unit has four beds and requires skills in large-bore IV starts, chin to toe hair removal, medication administration, skin assessment, and assistance with arterial line, central line, and epidural placement. Duties include patient transport to the operating room, assisting with induction and intubation, positioning, and skin preparation. Existing staff are experienced and highly skilled equipped with new equipment and technology, making it an ideal environment for experienced professionals seeking growth.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Certifications: BLS (Basic Life Support) required.
• Dress Code: Provided uniform.

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

Cross Country Job ID #1263973. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Operating Room Tech / Operating Room Open Heart

You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus