Travel Operating Room Surgical Technologist - $2,270 per week

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

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit/free checking

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel Surgical Technician for a travel job in Salinas, California. The ORT assists the surgical team by scrub and/or circulating during procedures under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, maintaining asepsis, preparing instruments, and supporting efficient case turnover.

The role requires at least 1 year of Surgical Technician experience in a surgery center and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of an approved surgical technician training program.
• Current BLS certification per AHA standards.
• Minimum 1 year clinical Surgical Technician experience in a surgery center.
• Scrub skills for General Gyn and GU surgery are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgical team as scrub and/or circulating during procedures under RN supervision.
• Maintain aseptic techniques and prepare instruments/equipment.
• Support efficient case turnover and patient care across relevant ages.

Skills

Surgical Technician

BLS Certification

Scrub skills

Patient care

Education

High school diploma

Surgical technician program

Tools

Zimmer System

Epic

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

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

Job Summary:
The ORT (Operating Room Technician) in a surgical environment is responsible for assisting the surgical team by functioning as a scrub and/or circulating assistant during procedures under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. This role involves maintaining aseptic techniques, preparing surgical instruments and equipment, and supporting efficient case turnover. The position requires the ability to provide appropriate patient care based on the age of the patients served on the unit.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week, day shift from 10/12/2026 to 01/10/2027
• Required Qualifications: High school diploma or GED. Graduate of an approved surgical technician training program. Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from the American Heart Association. Minimum of one (1) year clinical experience as a Surgical Technician in a surgery center. Experience in an acute care hospital operating room is preferred. Scrub skills for General Gyn and GU surgery are required.
• Preferred Qualifications: CORT (Certified Operating Room Technician) credential. Experience in orthopedic, neuro, endovascular, robotics (daVinci), bariatric, and open-heart surgeries. Experience with Zimmer System preferred.
• Additional Skills: Scrubbing, orthopedics, robotics (da Vinci), epics, circulating assistance, bariatrics, open heart surgeries, TAVR procedures, eye surgeries, gynecological surgeries, general surgeries, ENT surgeries, thoracic surgeries, vascular surgeries, endovascular surgeries, plastic surgeries, Zimmer System, aseptic techniques, patient transportation, surgical back table setup, equipment mobilization, room clean-up, room inventory stocking, neurosurgery, endovascular procedures, spinal fusions, craniectomies, total knee replacements, total hip replacements, fracture surgeries.
• Experience: A minimum of one (1) year experience as a Surgical Technician in a surgery center; additional experience in an acute care hospital operating room is preferred. Scrub skills for orthopedic, neurosurgery, and robotics are required.
• Certifications & Licensure: Current BLS/Healthcare Provider status as per American Heart Association standards.

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 reimbursement401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job ID #1318892. 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