Travel Operating Room Technologist - $1,925 per week

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

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or generous housing

Comprehensive health insurance with Rx

Dependent health insurance with Rx

Competitive salaries

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit/free checking

Unlimited CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel Surgical Technician for a travel assignment in Madison, Wisconsin. The role involves assisting in the operating room, maintaining instruments, and ensuring patient safety across a range of procedures.

The schedule features 12-hour day shifts, generally 6:40 a.m. to 7:10 p.m., with weekend call and about four to five weekends. Orientation includes two weeks of 8-hour shifts.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of surgical technologist scrub experience.
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association.
• Successful completion of a surgical technologist program or two years of experience in lieu of program.
• Experience with Trauma Level II procedures.
• Competency with gynecologic, genitourinary, transplant, general, orthopedic trauma, laparoscopic, robotic, and urologic procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the operating room and maintain instruments, equipment, supplies, and documentation.
• Promote patient safety and assist the surgeon throughout procedures.
• Provide care for patients across adolescent, adult, and geriatric age groups.
• Support procedures involving gynecology, genitourinary, transplant, general, orthopedic trauma, laparoscopic, and robotic surgery.
• Adhere to aseptic technique, instrument handling, and universal surgical safety protocols.
• Complete two pre-start attempts for required clinical testing with passing scores.

Skills

Surgical scrub experience

BLS certification

Procedural competency

Education

Surgical technologist program completion

Job description

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel Surgical Technician for a travel job in Madison, Wisconsin.

Job Description & Requirements

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel Surgical Technician for a travel job in Madison, Wisconsin.

• Specialty: Surgical Technician
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 12/07/2026
• Duration: 17 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Surgical Technologist, Surgical Technician/Operating Room Tech Madison, WI. The Surgical Technologist supports safe and effective operating room care for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients across gynecologic, genitourinary, transplant, general, orthopedic trauma, and urologic procedures. Responsibilities include preparing the operating room, assisting the surgical team, maintaining instruments and supplies, and promoting patient safety throughout procedures.

Job Details

• Schedule: Day shifts, 12-hour shifts, generally 6:40 a.m. to 7:10 p.m., with potential for one 10:40 a.m. to 11:10 p.m. shift weekly; 36 hours per week. Weekday and weekend call are required, including approximately four to five weekends and once-weekly call. Orientation consists of two weeks of 8-hour shifts.
• Required Qualifications:
  • Minimum of two years of surgical technologist scrub experience.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
  • Successful completion of a surgical technologist program or two years of experience in a surgical technologist role in lieu of program completion.
  • Experience with Trauma Level II procedures.
  • Demonstrated competency with gynecologic, genitourinary, transplant, general, orthopedic trauma, laparoscopic, robotic, and urologic procedures.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Trauma Level I experience.
  • Experience with abdominal transplant procedures, kidney transplant, robotic surgical systems, nephrectomy, cystectomy, ureteroscopy, hysterectomy, anterior/posterior repair, organ procurement, exploratory laparotomy, open reduction and internal fixation, and intramedullary nailing.
• Additional Information:
  • Prepares the operating room and maintains instruments, equipment, supplies, and documentation.
  • Promotes patient safety and assists the surgeon throughout surgical procedures.
  • Provides care for patients across the adolescent, adult, and geriatric age groups.
  • Supports procedures involving gynecology, genitourinary surgery, transplant, general surgery, orthopedic trauma, laparoscopic surgery, and robotic surgery.
  • Required skills include aseptic technique, surgical specimen handling, electrosurgical equipment, fiber-optic equipment, instrument processing, laser safety, isolation precautions, sharps safety, and universal surgical safety protocols.
  • Two pre-start attempts are available for required clinical testing. A passing score of 80% or higher is required, along with accurate identification of specified cardiac rhythms and no incorrect answers on designated heart block questions.

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 #1344077. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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