Travel Surgical Technologist - $2,270 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel Surgical Technologist for a travel job in Aspen, Colorado.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Surgical Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 07/13/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The facility in Aspen, Colorado is seeking a Surgical Technologist (Specialty: Surgical Technician/Operating Room Technician) for a position in the operating room. This role involves maintaining a sterile field and instrumentation for surgical procedures, preparing the operating room, and collaborating with the perioperative team to ensure high standards of intraoperative patient care according to American Nurses Association (AORN) standards. The position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic surgical environment with a focus on patient safety and operative efficiency.

Job Details:

• Location: Aspen, Colorado
• Schedule: Days shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications:
  Unrestricted license to practice as a Surgical Technologist (ST) in the State of Colorado, or ability to obtain prior to start date; Ortho experience; DaVinci Robot experience; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (may be obtained upon hire); 2 years recent operating room (O.R.) experience preferred; Surgical Technologist certification (NCCT TS-C or NBSTSA CST) preferred; Bilingual in Spanish preferred; Minimum experience of 0 years, with 2 years experience preferred.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  Two years recent O.R. experience; Surgical Technologist certification; Bilingual in Spanish.
• Additional Information:
  The traveler is responsible for their own housing, with options in surrounding towns such as Basalt, Carbondale, and Glenwood Springs. Typical rental costs for a one-bedroom apartment in Basalt may be around $3,500 per month. The position requires health to safely function in a low oxygen environment at approximately 8,000 feet elevation.
• Start Date: 07/13/2026

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 #1282103. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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