Travel Surgical Tech/ORT - Certified Surgical Technologist/CST

Travel Surgical Tech/ORT - Certified Surgical Technologist/CST

American Traveler

Sacramento, California, United States

Position ID: P-767506

Position status: Open

Assignment type: travel

Shift: Days

Length (weeks): 13

Openings: 1

Start date: 2026-11-16T00:00:00.000Z

$2,005.83/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)

Description

American Traveler seeks a Certified Surgical Technologist for a hospital surgical services position with general OR and specialty surgical experience.

Details

• Hospital surgical services department performing a wide range of procedures including general, vascular, ENT, gynecology, neuro, ortho, robotic, thoracic, and urology surgeries
• Day shift, 5x8-hour schedule, 10:30 AM to 7:00 PM
• May occasionally float to HOPD (ASC) on the same campus
• Call required approximately 4-5 days per month, including weekends
• 13-week assignment length

Requirements

• BLS certification required
• CST certification required (NBSTSA); license required if applicable
• Minimum of 1 year of recent relevant surgical technology experience
• HS Diploma or GED required
• Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program or military-trained scrub tech
• General knowledge of surgical tools, procedures, and equipment
• Basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment

Additional Information

• Assist surgeons in a variety of surgical procedures to ensure quality patient care
• Establish and maintain sterile fields, including sterile tables, tools, and patient draping
• Select, prepare, and inspect necessary supplies and equipment for each procedure
• Maintain a clean and safe operating room environment before and after procedures
• May perform clerical duties such as updating electronic health records and managing supply inventory
• Maintain confidentiality of patient health information in compliance with regulatory standards
• Follow safety protocols including fire safety, laser safety, radiation safety, and sharps safety
• Practice aseptic technique and proper specimen handling and labeling
• Participate in Universal Protocol (time-out) procedures
• Accepts local candidates at a local rate
• 50-mile radius rule applies
• Former employees must have a 1-year separation before returning as a traveler
• Maximum RTO of 7 days per contract, with only 1 holiday request permitted per contract

Hours per week: 40

Hours per shift: 8