Travel Surgical Tech (CST/TS-C) – Bakersfield, CA | Auto Offer | 40 Hours | Day Shift

Talented Medical Solutions; Shafter (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Talented Medical Solutions is seeking Travel Surgical Techs for an 8-week assignment in Bakersfield, CA. The position offers 40 hours per week in day shifts, with Auto Offer. EPIC experience is required.

Applicants must hold CST/TS-C, BLS, and be graduates of an accredited Surgical Technology program. Ability to take call and float to Adventist Health surgery locations may be needed. Cases include Da Vinci Robotics, Open Heart, Orthopedics, Spine, and General Surgery.

Qualifications

• CST/TS-C certification is required.
• BLS certification required.
• Recent EPIC experience within the last 12 months.
• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program.
• Ability to take call and float to affiliated Adventist Health surgery locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons during a wide variety of surgical procedures.
• Maintain a sterile field throughout each case.
• Prepare instruments, equipment, and supplies before surgery.
• Perform surgical counts with the circulating nurse.
• Assist with room turnover and instrument preparation.

Skills

CST/TS-C Certification

BLS Certification

EPIC experience

Acute care OR experience

Call & float availability

Education

Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program

Job description

Surgical Techs – Looking for your next travel assignment?

If you're experienced in the OR, have recent EPIC experience, and want a day shift with an Auto Offer, this is a great opportunity.

Position Details

• Position: Travel Surgical Tech
• Location: Bakersfield, CA
• Contract: 8 Weeks (08/17/2026 – 10/11/2026)
• Schedule: 40 Hours/Week
• Shift: Days (8-hour shifts)
• Auto Offer Available
• EMR: EPIC (Recent experience within the last 12 months required)

What You'll Do

• Assist surgeons during a wide variety of surgical procedures.
• Maintain a sterile field throughout each case.
• Prepare instruments, equipment, and supplies before surgery.
• Perform surgical counts with the circulating nurse.
• Assist with room turnover and instrument preparation.

Required Qualifications

• CST or TS-C Certification (Required)
• BLS Certification
• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program
• Recent EPIC experience (within the last 12 months)
• Acute care OR experience
• Ability to take call and float to affiliated Adventist Health surgery locations as needed

Facility Highlights

• 240-bed acute care hospital
• 8 Operating Rooms
• Cases include:
  • Da Vinci Robotics
  • Open Heart
  • Orthopedics
  • Spine
  • General Surgery
• Advanced equipment including:
  • Mako Robot
  • O-Arm
  • Medtronic Stealth
  • Hannah Table
  • Jackson Table

Call & Floating

• On-call: Minimum 1 weekday call/week and 1 weekend call every 6-week schedule
• Float to affiliated Adventist Health surgical centers if needed