Travel Assistant - Surgical Technologist - $2,600 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel Surgical Technologist Assistant for a travel job in Portland, Oregon.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Surgical Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 07/06/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
A Surgical First Assistant is needed in Portland, Oregon. This role involves assisting the primary surgeon during surgical procedures, providing exposure, hemostasis, tying or sewing, and other functions as determined by the surgeon. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day. The position focuses on supporting a team to deliver high-quality patient care in a surgical environment.

Job Details:

• Location: Portland, OR
• Schedule: Day shift, 4 days per week, 10-hour shifts, starting at 6:45 AM. Thursdays off.
• Required Qualifications: High School Education or GED; associate's/technical degree or equivalent related experience preferred; Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) certification; Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS or HS-BLS or RQIBLS) certification from approved vendor per organization policy; AHA-BLS or ARC-BLS certification.
• Essential Functions: Prepare and position patients for surgery, assist with visualization of the surgical field, provide hemostasis, harvest grafts, perform incisions closure, apply dressings, assist with draping, verify operative consent and pertinent details, review patient records, perform surgical hand scrub, gowning and gloving, ensure availability of surgical supplies and equipment, perform pre-and postoperative activities, and perform other duties as assigned.
• Additional Information: Candidates should expect to receive required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable.

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 #1277584. Pay package is based on 10 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 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