Travel Operating Room Surgical Technologist - $1,750 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel Surgical Technologist for a travel job in San Diego, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Surgical Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 08/03/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, evenings
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The operating room technician (ORT) position is based in a healthcare facility located in San Diego, California. This role involves providing specific patient care duties and supporting unit activities within the operating room suite. The position requires expertise in orthopedic, neurological, and robotic surgical procedures, with a focus on maintaining high standards of regulatory compliance and clinical excellence.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Evenings shift with a start time of 10:30 AM. The shift length is 12 hours, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Minimum of high school education preferred. Certified or demonstrated technical skills through approved operating room technician program or on-the-job training. Certification as a Scrub Technician is preferred. BLS certification for Healthcare providers is required. Must have orthopedic, neuro, and robotic experience. Travel experience is necessary.
• Preferred Qualifications: Approved program for Operating Room Technicians or demonstrated technical skills through on-the-job training. Additional certifications such as Scrub Tech Certification are preferred.
• Additional Skills: Knowledge of patient care, operating room procedures, regulatory compliance, TB testing, safety testing, compliance training, HIPAA training, licensing and certification, knowledge of dressings and cast application, physician preference card management, instrument tray accountability, count policies and procedures, problem solving, teaching, orthopedic experience, neuro experience, robotic experience.
• Experience: Minimum of three years as a scrub person in a hospital setting. No minimum experience stated in the job order but the candidate must meet the clinical skill requirements.
• On Call: 12 hours weekend and 20 hours weekday of on-call duty within a 4-week period, with a 30-minute response time. Weekend call is in addition to scheduled weekend shifts. Scheduled two shifts every other weekend.
• Schedule Notes: 10:30 AM start time. Must have orthopedic, neuro, and robotic experience.
• Location: 7901 Frost Street, San Diego, California, 92123.
• Certifications: Scrub Tech Certification preferred; BLS certification required.

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 #1282769. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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