Travel Operating Room Technologist - $1,850 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel Surgical Technician for a travel job in Sacramento, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Surgical Technician
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 11/23/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Surgical Technician/Operating Room Technician Operating Room Technology. The Surgical Technician supports surgeons during a variety of procedures by preparing supplies and equipment, maintaining sterile fields, and promoting safe, efficient patient care. The role also includes documentation, inventory support, equipment safety checks, and collaboration with the surgical services team.

Job Details

• Required Qualifications:
  • High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) credential
  • Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program or completion of military training as a scrub technician
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Surgical Technician Certification (TS-C, CST, or NRST)
  • At least 1 year of recent relevant experience
  • Required charting system experience
• Schedule: Day shifts, 8 hours per shift, 40 hours per week; call is required approximately 45 days per month, including weekends. Weekend call coverage may include 23 on-call shifts.
• Additional Information:
  • Assist with general, ambulatory, abdominal, cardiovascular, gynecologic, orthopedic, ophthalmic, urologic, thoracic, robotic, and endoscopic procedures.
  • Establish and maintain sterile fields; prepare supplies, instruments, and equipment; and verify equipment functionality before procedures.
  • Maintain clean, organized, and safe operating room environments before and after procedures.
  • Complete accurate documentation, support supply inventory activities, and protect patient health information.
  • Apply aseptic technique, fire safety, laser safety, radiation safety, sharps safety, specimen handling, sterilization and disinfection, and universal protocol procedures.
  • Support care for neonatal, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient populations.
  • The department performs approximately 5060 procedures daily.

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 #1334078. 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 / 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