Travel Surgical Tech/ORT - Certified Surgical Technologist/CST

Travel Surgical Tech/ORT - Certified Surgical Technologist/CST

American Traveler

Austin, Texas, United States

Assignment type: travel

Shift: Days

Length (weeks): 13

Openings: 1

Start date: 2026-11-01

$1,833.49/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)

Description

American Traveler seeks an experienced Certified Surgical Technologist for an Orthopedics operating room position requiring a minimum of 3 years of recent full-time OR experience

Details

• Hospital operating room setting within the Orthopedic Service Line
• Supports all types of orthopedic procedures including total joint arthroplasties (hip, knee, shoulder, ankle), fracture repair, arthroscopic and sports medicine cases
• Weekday schedule of five shifts from 0645 to 1515
• May require arrival as early as 5:45am to accommodate case start times of 6:30am
• Periodic floating to other services based on departmental needs
• Participation in on-call coverage after normal business hours and on weekends
• 13-week assignment length

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of recent full-time experience as a Surgical Technologist in a high-volume hospital setting
• Demonstrated proficiency in all aspects of orthopedic surgical procedures
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association
• Current license and primary source verification required within 30 days prior to start of assignment (if applicable)
• Two verifiable references from prior travel assignments confirming no additional training was required
• Ability to function independently in a fast-paced surgical environment without extensive onboarding

Additional Information

• Provide direct surgical support for a wide range of orthopedic procedures
• Work in a fast-paced environment requiring the ability to quickly adapt without extensive orientation
• Must be comfortable with early arrival times to ensure on-time case starts
• Accepts local candidates, though a radius rule may apply and could affect pay rate
• US Social Security Number and US home address required for consideration

American Traveler