Surgical Technologist – Neurology / Neurosurgery

Next Move Healthcare; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 37,553 - 53,010; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Weekend/holiday/on-call rotations

Job summary

Next Move Healthcare in Peoria, Illinois, is seeking a skilled Surgical Technologist to join a Neurosurgery team supporting four dedicated operating rooms.

You will assist surgeons during brain and spine procedures, maintain sterile technique, and participate in weekend, holiday, and on-call rotations with a competitive pay and sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a Surgical Technology program with eligibility to sit for certification or
• Minimum of 2 years of Surgical Technologist/Technician experience if a Surgical Technology program has not been completed.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operating rooms, surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment for neurosurgical procedures.
• Assist surgeons and the perioperative team throughout invasive and non-invasive procedures.
• Anticipate the needs of the surgeon during complex brain and spine cases.
• Maintain sterile technique and infection prevention standards.
• Ensure surgical equipment and instrumentation are functioning properly.
• Support procedures involving trauma, stroke, tumors, spinal conditions, and congenital deformities.
• Recognize significant patient conditions or reactions and communicate concerns to the appropriate care team.
• Maintain a safe and efficient operating room environment.
• Participate in weekend, holiday, and call rotations.
• Follow established patient safety and surgical quality standards.

Skills

Surgical Technology

BLS

Neurosurgery

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Surgical Technology program completion

Tools

Surgical instruments

Job description

Job Title: Surgical Technologist – Neurology / Neurosurgery
Location: Peoria, Illinois
Schedule: Day Shift | 4x10-Hour Shifts
Rotation: Weekend, Holiday & Call Rotation
Employment Type: Full-Time | 40 Hours per Week
Pay Range: $27.26–$38.48 per hour
Sign-On Bonus: $15,000
Relocation Assistance: Available

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• $15,000 sign-on bonus
• Relocation assistance available
• Consistent 4x10-hour day shift schedule
• Specialized Neurosurgery service line with 4 dedicated operating rooms
• Exposure to complex brain and spine procedures
• Advanced surgical technology and techniques
• $2.50/hour weekend differential
• $3.00/hour on-call pay
• Time-and-a-half of base pay when called in
• Candidates with 5+ years of direct experience receive 24 hours of frontloaded Vacation and Holiday time

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled Surgical Technologist to join a specialized Neurosurgery team in Peoria, Illinois.

This role supports four dedicated operating rooms providing high-acuity neurosurgical care across the lifespan. The surgical team manages complex brain and spine conditions, including trauma, stroke, tumors, and congenital deformities.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Surgical Technologist who thrives in a highly technical operating room environment and enjoys procedures requiring precision, critical thinking, and close collaboration with surgeons.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare operating rooms, surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment for neurosurgical procedures
• Assist surgeons and the perioperative team throughout invasive and non-invasive procedures
• Anticipate the needs of the surgeon during complex brain and spine cases
• Maintain sterile technique and infection prevention standards
• Ensure surgical equipment and instrumentation are functioning properly
• Support procedures involving trauma, stroke, tumors, spinal conditions, and congenital deformities
• Recognize significant patient conditions or reactions and communicate concerns to the appropriate care team
• Maintain a safe and efficient operating room environment
• Participate in weekend, holiday, and call rotations
• Follow established patient safety and surgical quality standards

Qualifications

Surgical Technologist I

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Completion of a Surgical Technology program with eligibility to sit for certification OR
• Minimum of 2 years of Surgical Technologist/Technician experience if a Surgical Technology program has not been completed
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification required

Surgical Technologist II

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Completion of a Surgical Technology program and Surgical Technologist certification with at least 3 years of Surgical Technologist experience OR
• Minimum of 5 years of Surgical Technologist experience without certification
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification required

Preferred Qualifications

• Surgical Technology certification
• Neurosurgery, neuro, spine, or high-acuity surgical experience
• Strong attention to detail and critical-thinking skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, highly technical operating room environment

Compensation & Incentives

Pay Range: $27.26–$38.48 per hour

Surgical Technologist II positions include a 3% range adjustment.

Weekend Differential: $2.50 per hour
On-Call Pay: $3.00 per hour
Called-In Pay: Time-and-a-half of base rate
Sign-On Bonus: $15,000
Relocation Assistance: Available

Actual compensation is based on experience, skills, and internal equity.

Apply today to learn more about this specialized Surgical Technologist opportunity supporting a leading Neurosurgery team in Peoria, Illinois.