Travel Surgical Technologist - $2,395 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel Surgical Technologist for a travel job in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Surgical Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Operating Room Open Heart (OR OH) Technologist position in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. This role involves assisting the surgical team with sterile setup, passing instruments, and ensuring patient safety during open heart procedures. The position requires maintaining aseptic technique and supporting the surgical operation from preparation through cleanup.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Day shift with hours totaling 10 hours per day, minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Minimum of 2 years of experience as a surgical technologist or OR technician. Certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Tech in Surgery-Certified (TSC). Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.Education: High school diploma or equivalent; completion of a formal surgical technician program preferred.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with open heart surgical procedures. Familiarity with sterile setup and surgical instrumentation specific to cardiac surgeries.
• Additional Information: Assistance in preparing sterile supplies and equipment for open heart surgeries. Support in patient positioning, aseptic technique, and handling surgical specimens. Ensures all medications are properly labeled and handed to the surgeon (limited access to medications). Responsible for cleaning and restocking the operating room post-procedure.
• Travel Required: No

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

Posted Date: 2026-09-22

Cross Country Job ID #1286822. Pay package is based on 10 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 / Operating Room Open Heart

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