Travel Surgical Technologist - $2,485 per week

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

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel Surgical Technologist for a Cardiac OR assignment in Carbondale, Illinois. The role supports a cardiovascular open-heart program and involves scrubbing on bypass and valve procedures, plus robotic cases.

Schedule is days, 40 hours per week, starting 09/28/2026 and ending 12/28/2026. Travel benefits include housing options, comprehensive health insurance, and additional stipends.

Qualifications

• Experience scrubbing cardiac bypass, valve replacements, and robotic lung cases.

Responsibilities

• Scrub on advanced cardiac procedures in open-heart operations.
• Support a busy cardiovascular surgery program on a day shift.

Skills

Cardiac scrubbing

Robotic cases

Valve replacements

Job description

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel Surgical Technologist for a travel job in Carbondale, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Surgical Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 09/28/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Specialized Cardiovascular Operating Room (OR) Technician for a facility's open-heart team, located in an unspecified region. This role involves scrubbing on advanced cardiac procedures including cardiac bypass, valve replacements, and robotic lung cases. Shifts are scheduled during day hours, with a focus on supporting a busy cardiac surgery program.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Days, 8 hours per shift, 40 hours per week
• Start Date: 09/28/2026
• End Date: 12/28/2026
• Required Qualifications: No minimum years of experience specified; candidates should have experience scrubbing cardiac bypass, valve replacements, and robotic lung cases.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with general Operating Room cases outside of cardiovascular procedures may be beneficial.
• Additional Information: The role requires approximately 10 days of call per month, including 1 or occasionally 2 weekends, with a 30-minute call response time. Candidates must be comfortable with high-complexity cardiac cases and supportive of the open-heart teams needs.

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 #1321676. 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 / Operating Room Open Heart

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