Travel Surgical Technologist - $2,500 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel Surgical Technologist for a travel job in Cooperstown, New York.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Surgical Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 07/20/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
This opportunity is for a Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) Tech position located in Cooperstown, New York. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day. The role involves supporting the cardiac surgery team in a dedicated CVOR environment, primarily focusing on complex open heart procedures. The successful candidate will work a 12-hour shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.

Job Details:

• Specialty: Operating Room Open Heart
• Shift Hours: 12 hours per shift
• Minimum Hours Per Week: 36 hours
• Start Date: 06/29/2026
• Address: Cooperstown, NY
• Required Qualifications: Certifications, education, or degrees relevant to operating room technology, with experience supporting open heart surgeries and familiarity with standard CVOR equipment. Candidates must be able to scrub independently for open heart cases, assist with vein harvesting, and have experience with endoscopic (preferred) and open techniques. Experience in vascular, general surgery, and plastics service lines is critical.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with endoscopic techniques, vascular, general surgery, and plastics service lines; familiarity with cardiac instrumentation and sterile setup; strong adaptability to different surgical specialties.
• Float: Floating: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information: Due to lower cardiac volume, candidates must be well-rounded and able to support other service lines beyond CVOR. Equipment experience should include heart-lung (bypass) machine support and cell saver, with adaptability to different vendors and systems.

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 #1272075. 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 / 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