Travel Operating Room Technologist - $1,790 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Templeton (CA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Health insurance

Travel reimbursement

401(k)

Direct deposit

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel Surgical Technician for a travel assignment in Templeton, California. The role involves preparing sterile fields, organizing supplies, and passing instruments during cases, with patient transport and OR support duties.

Requirements include 2+ years of orthopedic/ joint/ gynecological/ general surgery experience, CPR/BLS certification, and a high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience with orthopedic procedures, total joint procedures, gynecological procedures, and general surgery.
• CPR or BLS certification from an approved vendor.
• High school education or GED or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sterile fields and maintain sterile technique during procedures.
• Pass instruments, supplies, and medications as needed.
• Transport patients and assist with equipment maintenance.
• Perform surgical counts with a Registered Nurse and support OR operations.
• Review inventory and set up instrumentation and sterile fields.

Skills

Orthopedic procedures

Total joint procedures

Gynecological procedures

General surgery

Education

High school diploma or GED

CPR or BLS certification

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

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

• Specialty: Surgical Technician
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 11/09/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Surgical Technician/Operating Room Technician Templeton. Supports surgical procedures by preparing and maintaining sterile fields, organizing supplies and equipment, and passing instruments, supplies, and medications during cases. The role also performs patient transport, equipment maintenance, surgical counts with a Registered Nurse, and other operating room support duties.

Job Details

• Required Qualifications: Two years of experience with orthopedic procedures, total joint procedures, gynecological procedures, and general surgery; Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor; high school education, General Educational Development (GED) credential, or equivalent.
• Preferred Qualifications: Surgery Technician certification; associate or technical degree, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Schedule: Rotating shifts consisting of 10-hour shifts and a minimum of 40 hours per week. Start times may be 6:30 a.m. or 8:30 a.m.; scheduled days may vary. One night of call per week and one weekend of call per month may be required.
• Additional Information: Prepares surgical cases by checking supplies and equipment, assembling needed materials, reviewing specialty inventory, and setting up instrumentation and sterile fields. Maintains aseptic technique, labels solutions, completes instrument, sponge, needle, and blade counts with a Registered Nurse, cleans equipment and work areas, performs assigned clerical duties, and transports patients according to unit schedules and priorities.

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 #1341733. 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.