Travel Operating Room Technologist - $1,905 per week

Cross Country Healthcare, Inc.; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing allowance

Health insurance with prescription

Dependent health insurance with Rx

Competitive salaries

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit/free checking

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel Surgical Technician for a 13-week assignment in Chico, California. The role supports the main operating room with 10-hour shifts and 40 hours per week in a Level II trauma center.

Applicants should have one year of hospital experience as a Surgical Technologist or completed an accredited OR technician program, plus CPR certification. Travel housing options and competitive pay are offered.

Qualifications

• One year of recent hospital experience as a Surgical Technologist or completion of an accredited operating room technician program.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Support the inpatient main operating room as a Surgical Technician; may float to outpatient same-day surgery center as needed.
• Maintain sterile technique, prepare instruments and supplies for procedures, assist the surgical team as required.

Skills

Surgical Technician

CPR Certified

Hospital Experience

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Surgical Technician
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 11/16/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Surgical Technician/Operating Room Tech position supporting an inpatient main operating room within a Level II trauma center. The role may provide coverage in an outpatient same-day surgery setting as needed and requires recent hospital experience in surgical technology or completion of an accredited operating room technician program.

Job Details

• Schedule: Rotating schedule with 10-hour shifts and a minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications:
  • One year of recent hospital experience as a Surgical Technologist or completion of an accredited operating room technician program.
  • Current CPR certification.
• Additional Information: The position is based in the inpatient main operating room and may require floating to the outpatient same-day surgery center as needed.

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 #1341397. 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