Travel Operating Room Technologist / First Surgical Assistant - $2,490 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Salida (CO); On-site; USD 76,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance withRx

401(k) retirement plan

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

Direct deposit/free checking

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel First Assist Technician Assistant for a travel assignment in Salida, Colorado. The role involves acting as a scrub technician and first assistant with orthopedic experience required.

The assignment runs 01/04/2027 through 04/05/2027 and offers a 13-week term with 40 hours per week. Required credentials include CST, Colorado Surgical Assistant registration where applicable, BLS, orthopedic experience, and 2 years of surgical first-assisting.

Qualifications

• Current CST credential.
• Colorado Surgical Assistant registration when applicable.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Orthopedic experience.
• 2 years of surgical first-assisting experience.

Responsibilities

• Scrub technician and first assistant during surgical procedures.
• Support orthopedic surgeries on the operating table.
• Maintain sterile field and assist surgeon as needed.

Skills

Orthopedic experience

Surgical first-assisting experience

BLS certification

Colorado Surgical Assistant reg.

Education

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

Colorado Surgical Assistant registration (when applicable)

Job description

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel First Assist Technician Assistant for a travel job in Salida, Colorado.

Job Description & Requirements

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel First Assist Technician Assistant for a travel job in Salida, Colorado.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: First Assist Technician
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 01/04/2027
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Certified First Surgical Assistant. The role supports surgical procedures as a scrub technician and first assistant, with orthopedic experience required. The assignment is scheduled from 01/04/2027 through 04/05/2027.

Job Details

• Schedule: Rotating shifts, 8 hours per shift, with a minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Current Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential; current Colorado Surgical Assistant registration when applicable; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; orthopedic experience; and 2 years of surgical first-assisting experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) or another nationally recognized surgical assisting certification.

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 #1348040. 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 / Certified First Surgical Assistant

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