Travel CVOR Surgical Technologist - $2,425 per week

Cross Country Nurses; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing/ housing allowance

Health insurance incl. prescription

401(k) retirement plan

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

Direct deposit/free checking

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel CVOR Technologist for a travel assignment in San Diego, CA. The role involves supporting surgical procedures in a hospital setting and assisting with general, neuro, orthopedic, and robotic cases to ensure clinical standards and safety protocols are maintained.

The position requires a minimum of three years' scrub experience in a hospital, licensure for Operating Room Technicians or demonstrated on-the-job skills, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years' experience as a scrub person in a hospital setting.
• Licensure from an approved program for Operating Room Technicians or demonstrated technical skills through on-the-job training.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with general, neuro, orthopedic, and robotic procedures.
• Support surgical procedures in a hospital setting while maintaining clinical standards and safety protocols.
• Ensure readiness for heart cases and non-heart cases alike as part of the OR team.

Skills

Scrub experience

BLS certification

Orthopedic procedures

Neuro procedures

Robotic procedures

Education

High school diploma

OR Technician program

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel CVOR Technologist for a travel job in San Diego, California.

• Specialty: CVOR Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 11/16/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

The organization is seeking a Surgical Technician (OR Technologist) for a position within the OR specialty. The role involves problem analysis and resolution tasks, supporting surgical procedures in a hospital setting. The technician will be responsible for assisting with general, neuro, orthopedic, and robotic cases, ensuring clinical standards and safety protocols are maintained.

Job Details

• Position: Surgical Technician (OR Technologist)
• Shift Schedule: Days shift, 12 hours per shift, with a schedule of two shifts every other weekend, including 20 hours of on-call duty during weekdays and weekends within a four-week period, with a response time of 30 minutes.
• Required Qualifications: Minimum of three years' experience as a scrub person in a hospital setting; licensure from an approved program for Operating Room Technicians or demonstrated technical skills through on-the-job training; Scrub Tech Certification preferred; BLS for Healthcare Providers required; strong heart proficiency; competent in orthopedic, neuro, and robotic procedures when working on general cases when no heart cases are scheduled; high school education or higher preferred.
• Preferred Qualifications: Approved program for Operating Room Technicians or demonstrated technical skills through on-the-job training; Scrub Tech Certification.
• Schedule: 12-hour shift, 36 hours per week, starting 11/16/2026 and ending 02/13/2027.
• Additional Information: The role involves problem analysis and resolution in a dynamic surgical environment, with technical skills supporting a variety of complex procedures.

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 #1339036. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Operating Room Tech / Operating Room Open Heart

About Cross Country Nurses

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.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus