Travel Operating Room Tech - Surgical Technician/Operating Rm Tech - San Francisco, CA

Travel assignment, 13 weeks, 10hr nights, 40 hours a week, starting November 16, 2026.

Pay as Cross Country posts it: about $2,082 a week in all, a taxable rate of $25 an hour plus $1,081.75 a week in housing and meal stipends.

Job Summary

Surgical Technician/Operating Room Technician (ORT). This position assists with preparation for and participation in surgical procedures by performing routine and delegated duties in accordance with departmental standards and policies to support quality patient care. The role includes varied 10-hour shifts, weekend rotation, and on-call responsibilities.

Job Details

• Required Qualifications: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) licensure through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA); Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA); high school diploma, General Educational Development (GED) credential, or equivalent; five years of experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with vascular, transplant, ophthalmology, spine, robotic, and cardiac procedures.
• Schedule: Nights; 10-hour shifts; 40 hours per week; variable start times; weekends included in the rotation.
• Additional Information: Responsibilities include assisting with surgical preparation and procedures while following applicable standards and department policies. The operating room environment supports cardiac, ophthalmology, robotic, orthopedic spine, neurosurgery, gynecology, general surgery, pediatric, ear, nose, and throat, oral, transplant, and vascular procedures. On-call participation is required.

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