Travel Operating Room Technologist - $1,385 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Certified Surgical Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 06/15/2026
• Duration: 8 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Certified Operating Room Technician (ORT) located in Evanston, Illinois. This position involves supporting surgical teams within a healthcare facility, performing or assisting with operative procedures, and ensuring patient safety in the operating room. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day of work.

Job Details

• Location: Evanston, Illinois
• Specialty: Certified Operating Room Technician (ORT CERT)
• Position Description: Support surgical teams across various specialties including plastics, general, orthopedics, ear, nose, and throat (ENT), and neurology as needed. The role involves working in a surgical environment, supporting operative procedures, and maintaining patient safety protocols. The position requires prior experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR), specifically Epic, and holding certifications through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).
• Certifications Required: BLS (Basic Life Support), certification through NBSTSA
• Required Qualifications: Certification through NBSTSA; BLS certification; valid license through NBSTSA; at least two years of recent surgical technology experience, including at least one travel contract; experience with EMR Epic preferred.
• Schedule: Shifts are either 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. or 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with a rotating day off, Monday through Friday. Minimum hours per week: 40 hours.
• Additional Information: On-call requirement within 30 minutes of the hospital. Credentials due by Thursday before the start date, including CBC, D-Select, and QuantiFERON Gold tests completed within 90 days of start.
• Float: Float rotation may be 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 #1264868. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Operating Room Tech / Certified Operating Room 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