Travel Operating Room Surgical Technologist - $1,750 per week

Cross Country Nurses; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance with Rx

401(k) retirement plan

Travel reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Direct deposit/free checking

Unlimited CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel Surgical Technician for a 13-week assignment in San Diego, California, starting 10/05/2026. The position features 12-hour night shifts and a minimum of 36 hours per week.

The ideal candidate has OB-GYN scrub experience, OR procedural knowledge, a high school diploma or equivalent, and licensure or verifiable on-the-job training. BLS is required; travel benefits include housing, health insurance, and retirement plan options.

Qualifications

• Minimum of high school education preferred; at least three years of experience as a scrub person in a hospital setting; strong OB-GYN procedure experience; licensure from an approved Operating Room Technician program or demonstrated technical skills through on-the-job training; scrubbing, operating room procedures, patient care, instrument tray accountability, and surgeon preference card updates knowledge required; BLS for Healthcare Providers certification required

Responsibilities

• Assist in operating room during night shifts.
• Maintain instrument trays and count accuracy.
• Support OB-GYN procedures and scrub duties.
• Ensure compliance with safety and HIPAA policies.
• Document counts and updates to surgeon preference cards.

Skills

OB-GYN experience

BLS for Healthcare Providers

Scrub experience

Operating room procedures

Patient care

Document counts and instrument updates

Surgeon preference card updates

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Operating Room Technician program licensure/certification

Job description

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel Surgical Technician for a travel job in San Diego, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Surgical Technician
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The healthcare professional specializing as a Surgical Technician/Operating Room Technician will be working in a clinical setting, primarily during night shifts. This role involves providing specialized patient care duties within the operating room suite, supporting surgical teams, and ensuring compliance with safety and procedural standards. The position requires strong experience with womens procedures and a commitment to maintaining high-quality surgical support.

Job Details:

• Shift: Nights, no call required
• Schedule: 12-hour shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• End Date: 01/02/2027
• Required Qualifications: Minimum of high school education preferred; at least three years of experience as a scrub person in a hospital setting; strong OB-GYN procedure experience; licensure from an approved Operating Room Technician program or demonstrated technical skills through on-the-job training; scrubbing, operating room procedures, patient care, instrument tray accountability, and surgeon preference card updates knowledge required; BLS for Healthcare Providers certification required
• Preferred Qualifications: Approved program for Operating Room Technicians or demonstrated technical skills through on-the-job training; Scrub Tech Certification preferred
• Additional Information: Demonstrates and supports practices and policies in compliance with health and safety standards; completes and maintains all regulatory requirements including licensing, certification, and mandatory training such as TB testing, HIPAA, and compliance training; responsible for documentation related to counts, instrument trays, and updates to surgeon preference cards; works proactively to identify problems and suggest process improvements; contributes to teaching and team development

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 #1318314. 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 / Surgical Technician/Operating Rm Tech

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