Travel Operating Room Technologist - $1,850 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel Surgical Technician for a travel job in Apple Valley, California. Job Description & Requirements Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel Surgical Technician for a travel job in Apple Valley, California. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Surgical Technician Discipline: Allied Health Professional Start Date: 12/15/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Surgical Technician, Operating Room Technician. This position supports a broad range of surgical procedures in inpatient and outpatient settings, including orthopedic, spine, total joint, general, urologic, gynecologic, vascular, and trauma cases. The role requires strong scrubbing skills, operating room experience, on-call availability, and the ability to respond within 30 minutes when called. Job Details Schedule: Day shifts consisting of 12-hour shifts, scheduled for 36 hours per week. Available schedules include 6:30 a.m.7:00 p.m., 9:30 a.m.10:00 p.m., and 10:30 a.m.11:00 p.m., with weekday and weekend on-call coverage from 11:00 p.m.7:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m.7:00 a.m. Weekend and holiday coverage is required, and block scheduling cannot be accommodated. Required Qualifications: Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Surgical Technician or Operating Room Technician Required spine and total joint experience Inpatient operating room experience Scrubbing experience Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification National certification through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) Compact license in hand at submission Preferred Qualifications: Experience with ophthalmology, plastics, podiatry, Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT), robotic-assisted gynecologic procedures, and sterile processing Outpatient operating room experience Experience with the da Vinci Xi Surgical System Float: Float rotation may be required. Additional Information: On-call participation is required, with a 30-minute response time. On-call coverage generally includes approximately three weekdays and two to three weekend days during a six-week scheduling period. Candidates must be available to float between the main operating room and the outpatient surgery center as needed. Common cases include general, orthopedic, spine, total joint, urology, gynecologic, vascular, abdominal, cesarean, dilation and curettage, laparoscopic, and trauma procedures. The position supports patients across adolescent, adult, pediatric, and geriatric age groups. Requested time off must be submitted with the application. Two professional references covering one year within the past three years are required during the compliance process. The assignment is scheduled to begin 12/15/2026 and end 03/16/2027. 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 #1349755. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr Cross Country Healthcare, Inc.