Travel Operating Room Technologist - $2,325 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Redwood City (CA); Sur place; USD 82 000 - 109 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Housing allowance

Health insurance

Dependent health insurance

Competitive pay

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit

CE credits

Résumé du poste

Cross Country Nurses in Redwood City, California is seeking a travel Surgical Technician for an 8-week assignment. The role focuses on preparing instruments, maintaining sterile technique, assisting with procedures, and supporting rapid room turnover.

Responsibilities include intraoperative patient care activities, case setup, and ensuring accurate surgical counts with the circulating nurse. Requires formal Surgical Technology training and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Completion of a formal, structured Surgical Technology program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Knowledge of surgical procedures, anatomy and physiology, sterile technique, surgical counts, specimen and medication handling, safety procedures, and operating room patient care.
• Ability to prepare surgical fields, select appropriate sterilization methods, maintain sterile instruments and equipment, communicate effectively, and identify and elevate breaks in sterile technique or unsafe patient situations.

Responsabilités

• Prepare instruments, supplies, and equipment for procedures.
• Maintain sterile technique and assist with surgical procedures.
• Complete room turnover.
• Perform surgical scrub duties under supervision and assist with case setup, intraoperative patient care activities, and room cleaning after procedures.
• Complete surgical counts before, during, and after incision.

Connaissances

Sterile technique

Communication

Patient safety

Case setup

Formation

Surgical Technology program

BLS certification

Description du poste

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Surgical Technician
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 12/14/2026
• Duration: 8 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Surgical Technician/Operating Room Technician This position supports surgical teams by preparing instruments, supplies, and equipment; maintaining sterile technique; assisting with surgical procedures; and completing room turnover. The role requires effective communication, sound judgment, attention to patient safety, and the ability to anticipate procedural needs.

Job Details

• Schedule: Rotating shifts, 10 hours per shift, 40 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications:
  • Completion of a formal, structured Surgical Technology program.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
  • Knowledge of surgical procedures, anatomy and physiology, sterile technique, surgical counts, specimen and medication handling, safety procedures, and operating room patient care.
  • Ability to prepare surgical fields, select appropriate sterilization methods, maintain sterile instruments and equipment, communicate effectively, and identify and elevate breaks in sterile technique or unsafe patient situations.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification.
  • Sports medicine background.
• Additional Information:
  • Supports surgical procedures by anticipating the needs of the surgical team and providing instruments, supplies, and equipment in a timely manner.
  • Performs surgical scrub duties under supervision and assists with case setup, intraoperative patient care activities, and room cleaning after procedures.
  • Completes surgical counts of sharps, small items, instruments, and sponges with the circulating nurse before opening, during the procedure, and after incision closure.
  • Handles specimens and medications according to established policies and procedures.
  • Assignment dates are 12/14/2026 through 02/07/2027.

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 #1348325. 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.