Travel Operating Room Surgical Technologist - $1,845 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing allowance

Health insurance

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel Surgical Technician for a travel assignment in Helena, Montana. The role requires performing surgical technologist duties in an operating room, with a focus on heavy total joint and orthopedic surgeries, and collaboration with the OR team to ensure patient safety and efficient care.

Travel assignment includes 10-hour days, 40 hours per week, and a start date in October 2026 with a 13-week duration.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of experience in surgical technology, travel experience required
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Must be experienced in heavy total joint and orthopedic surgeries
• Must be a team player, motivated, and able to stay on task
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR): Epic
• Must load all demographic information at submission including address, email, full date of birth, social security number, and full name

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized surgical assistance in an operating room setting
• Perform surgical technologist duties during elective and emergent surgeries
• Support orthopedic, gynecological, robotic, urology, general, ENT, and spine procedures
• Collaborate with OR team to ensure patient safety and efficiency

Job description

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel Surgical Technician for a travel job in Helena, Montana.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Surgical Technician
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 10/25/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The ORT (Operating Room Technician) profession at the specified location involves providing specialized surgical assistance in an operating room setting. The role requires performing surgical technologist duties during elective and emergent surgeries, primarily focusing on orthopedic, gynecological, robotic, urology, general, ENT, and spine procedures. Candidates should have a strong background in heavy total joint and orthopedic surgeries, with a team-oriented approach to patient care.

Job Details:

• Position: Surgical Technician/Operating Room Technician
• Shift: 10-hour days, call required (5 to 6 twelve-hour call shifts in a six-week period)
• Schedule: 10 hours per shift, minimum of 40 hours per week
• Start Date: 10/11/2026
• End Date: 01/09/2027
• Required Qualifications:
  • Two (2) years of experience in surgical technology, prior travel experience required
  • Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) preferred
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
  • Must be experienced in heavy total joint and orthopedic surgeries
  • Must be a team player, motivated, and able to stay on task
  • Electronic Medical Record (EMR): Epic
  • Must load all demographic information at submission including address, email, full date of birth, social security number, and full name
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Surgical technologist certification (CST)

Additional Information:

• HEAVY Total Joint and Orthopedic experience required
• RTO or schedule requests must be included at submission; approval will not be granted afterward
• 200-mile radius rule applies.

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 #1317797. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40.0 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