Travel Surgical Tech/ORT - Certified Surgical Technologist/CST

Travel Surgical Tech/ORT - Certified Surgical Technologist/CST

American Traveler

Espanola, New Mexico, United States

Position ID: P-777704

Position status: On Hold

Assignment type: travel

Shift: Days

Length (weeks): 13

Openings: 1

Start date: 2026-11-09T00:00:00.000Z

$1,902.86/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist for a hospital Operating Room requiring two years of large OR experience.

Details

• Hospital Operating Room setting
• 10-hour day shifts from 0630-1700, 5 days per week, 40 hours weekly
• Floating between departments and/or local facilities within 20 miles is required
• Epic EMR experience preferred but not required, on-site training available

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of current experience in a large OR setting required
• HS Diploma or GED required, along with completion of a Surgical Technician training program or graduation from an accredited school
• Certified Surgical Technician credential from NBSTSA or NCCT plus 10 years of experience accepted in lieu of program completion
• BLS certification required through American Heart Association, American Health and Safety, or American Red Cross
• CST certification through NBSTSA or Tech in Surgery certification through NCCT preferred
• Ortho, ENT, and/or vascular surgery experience a plus
• License required if applicable
• Strong teamwork skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Additional Information

• Prepare and provide instruments and equipment during surgical procedures under the supervision of the surgeon
• Perform instrument, sponge, and needle counts before and throughout procedures
• Maintain the sterile field and adhere to aseptic technique and safety protocols
• Prepare patient skin for surgical treatment and assist with patient positioning and repositioning during surgery
• Provide supportive care during the pre-operative phase and help monitor patients during surgery
• Ensure specimens are correctly handled and routed appropriately
• Maintain current knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and intraoperative medications
• Stay current with developments in the field through continuing education
• Candidates must live outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to be eligible
• Former Presbyterian Health Services perm staff must wait one year before being eligible as a traveler

Hours per week: 40

Hours per shift: 8