Travel Operating Room Surgical Technologist - $2,305 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Clinton Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance

Dependent health insurance

Competitive salaries

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses seeks a Travel Surgical Technician (ORT) in Clinton Township, MI. The role involves sterile environment setup, patient positioning, tissue handling, and instrument/equipment management to facilitate successful operations.

The position requires a high school diploma with experience or an associate/technical degree, BLS certification, and NBSTSA Surgical Assistant credential preferred. Travel housing and comprehensive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 2 years of experience, or Associate/Technical degree.
• Certified BLS provider (AHA or ARC) prior to hire.
• Surgical Assistant NBSTSA credential preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surgical environment and assist with patient positioning.
• Assist with tissue manipulation and wound dressing application.
• Secure drainage system and manage sterile field.
• Support room preparation and equipment management for procedures.

Skills

Patient positioning

Wound dressing

Drainage system securing

Surgical suite preparation

Critical thinking

Operative site visualization

Hemostasis techniques

Body plane closures

Surgical assisting

Team communication

Education

Associates Degree

Technical Degree

High School Diploma + 2 years experience

GED + 2 years experience

Surgical Assistant credential (NBSTSA)

RNFA candidate acceptable

Tools

Surgical Assistant credential

Job description

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel Surgical Technician for a travel job in Clinton Township, Michigan.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Surgical Technician
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The ORT (Operating Room Technician) position is located at an unspecified healthcare facility. This role involves preparing the surgical environment, assisting with patient positioning, tissue manipulation, wound dressing application, and ensuring patient safety and comfort during surgical procedures. The technician will work as part of a surgical team to facilitate successful operations, including room preparation and equipment management.

Job Details:

• Schedule: 8-hour shifts, Monday through Friday, from 6:20 AM earliest start, with a contract duration from 09/21/2026 to 12/21/2026.
• Required Qualifications: High School Diploma plus two years of experience, GED plus two years of experience, Associates Degree, or Technical Degree. Must be BLS provider certified from the American Heart Association (AHA) prior to hire or job transfer date. RNFA candidates are acceptable.
• Preferred Qualifications: Surgical Assistant credentialed from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).
• Additional Information: This role requires proficiency in closing total joints and/or bedside procedures for robotics cases. Candidates may need to float to areas of equal or lesser acuity, including scrubbing cases or serving in circulating positions if qualified. Critical thinking, decisive judgment, and ability to work independently in a stressful environment are essential.
• Skills: Patient positioning, wound dressing application, drainage system securing, surgical suite preparation, critical thinking, operative site visualization, hemostasis techniques, body plane closures, surgical assisting.
• Education: Credentialed BLS provider from the AHA or American Red Cross upon hire; Surgical Assistant credential preferred.

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 #1318175. Pay package is based on 8 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