Travel Certified OR Tech / Surgical Tech (CST) - Make $1,845 - $2,075/week (Job #3501210)

Aya Healthcare, Inc.; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 84,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium medical

Dental and vision

Life insurance

401(k) match

Housing stipend

Continuing education

Job summary

Aya Healthcare, Inc. is hiring a Certified OR Tech / Surgical Tech (CST) for a 13-week assignment in Saint Paul, MN. The role requires 1 year of surgical OR experience and active BLS/NBSTSA certifications. Start date is 10/26/2026 with day shift options and 12-hour schedules.

Travel experience is required; charting system is Excellian, and openings are limited. Aya offers comprehensive benefits, housing support, and industry-leading pay to support your travel career.

Qualifications

• 1 year of surgical OR experience required.
• Active BLS and NBSTSA certifications required.
• Experience in a high-volume hospital setting preferred.

Skills

ALIF

Anterior fusion

Laparoscopic

Arthroscopy

Aseptic Technique

Bronechoscopy

Carotid stenting

Fracture reduction

Laminectomy

Total knee replacement

Spinal fusion

Tracheostomy

BLS

NBSTSA

Education

1 Year Experience

Tools

Excellian (EPIC)

Job description

Aya Healthcare has an immediate opening for the following position: Certified OR Tech / Surgical Tech (CST) in Saint Paul, MN.

We'll work with you to build the healthcare career of your dreams. Whether you want a job close to home or across the country, we've got you.

Job Details

• Profession: Surgical Services
• Pay: $1845 to $2075 weekly
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Days
• Schedule: 3, 12-Hour 06:45 - 19:15
• Alt Schedule: 3, 12-Hour 14:45 - 02:45
• Openings: 2
• Start Date: 10/26/2026
• Charting System: Excellian (their EPIC system)

Requirements

• Experience: 1 Year
• Required Certifications & Skills
  • Skills: ALIF (Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion), Anterior cervical fusion, Appendectomy, Arteriovenous fistula repair, Arthroscopy, Aseptic Technique, Bronchoscopy, Carotid angioplasty, Carotid artery stenting, Closed/Open reduction of fractures, Colon resection - Open/LAP, Colonoscopy, Community hospital, Craniotomy, Crash Cart, Cystoscopy, EGD, Endoscopic sinus procedures, Gastric bypass, Gastric Sleeve, General OR, Hernia repair inguinal/umbilical, Kyphoplasty, Laminectomy/discectomy, Laminectomy/discectomy, Laparoscopic assisted cases, Laparoscopic assisted cases, Laparoscopic assisted cases, Laparoscopic assisted cases, Laparoscopic assisted cases, Laparoscopic assisted procedures, Lumbar fusion, Lung resection- Thoracotomy, Nephrectomy, Peg tube placement/exchange, Prostatectomy, Radical neck dissection, Spinal Fusion, Teaching Hospital, Thyroidectomy partial/total, Tonsillectomy/adenoidectomy, Total hip replacement, Total knee replacement, Tracheostomy, Transurethral resection of the prostate, Trauma, Cholecystectomy, VATS (Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery), Whipple, XLIF (Extreme Lateral Interbody Fusion)
  • Certifications: BLS, NBSTSA

• Travel Experience Required: Yes

Facility & Unit Information

• Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital
• Charting Experience: Yes
• Facility Level Trauma: Level 3
• Facility Bed Count: 423

Aya Delivers:

• The most jobs in the industry. We have the largest and most reliable job database, which means the jobs you see are open, updated in real time and ready for you!
• Competitive advantage over other agencies. Front-of-the-line access through our direct facility relationships - many with quick (even same-day) offers, giving you the best chance of securing your ideal opportunity.
• Expedited licensing and streamlined compliance. An industry-leading on-time start rate and strong relationships with boards of nursing across the country to accelerate the process in all 50 states.
• Expert career guidance. A dedicated recruiter to help you achieve your dream career. Travel, per diem, permanent - we have the reach and access to get you the jobs you want, and the expertise to help you realize your long-term goals.
• A best-in-class support system and an exceptional experience. Enjoy accurate, weekly pay, and an entire team dedicated to your happiness on assignment, 24/7.

Plus, you get everything…

• Exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment. Want to take time off? Keep insurance coverage for up to 24 Days between assignments.
• A generous 401(k) match.
• Paid company housing (we'll help you bring your pets along, too!) or a generous housing stipend, if eligible.
• Paid sick time in accordance with all applicable state, federal, and local laws. Aya's general sick leave policy is that employees accrue one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked. However, to the extent any provisions of the statement above conflict with any applicable paid sick leave laws, the applicable paid sick leave laws are controlling.
• Access to unlimited continuing education units online.
• Licensure, relocation and other reimbursements, when applicable.
• Pay listed above includes taxable wages and tax-free expense reimbursements.

Aya is an Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") Employer and welcomes all to apply.