Surgical Technologist

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel Surgical Technologist for a travel job in Naperville, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Surgical Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 08/23/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, evenings
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Sterile Processing Technician in Naperville, Illinois. This role involves monitoring sterilization workflows, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and supporting quality assurance initiatives within the sterile processing department. The technician will be responsible for maintaining quality documentation, training staff, and troubleshooting equipment in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Evenings, 8 hours per shift, with a minimum of 40 hours per week, beginning on 08/23/2026.
• Required Qualifications: Certification as a sterile processing technician (CRCST or CBSPDT), with expertise in Strategic Processing Department (SPD) procedures, AAMI standards, Joint Commission compliance, infection prevention protocols, and Epic electronic health record experience. A minimum of 3 years of sterile processing experience, including at least 1 successful travel contract, and at least 2 years in quality assurance, staff education, or supervisory roles.
• Responsibilities:
  • Monitor sterilization workflows, quality metrics, and daily operations.
  • Conduct daily process and quality tray audits, documenting results in the tracking system.
  • Oversee staff competencies, providing training, coaching, and re-education.
  • Train new hires and facilitate annual competency assessments.
  • Maintain accurate quality reporting, including internal and external quality events.
  • Ensure documentation of instrument tracking audits for traceability.
  • Monitor routine equipment maintenance and troubleshoot minor issues.
  • Follow SPD policies, manufacturer instructions for use (IFUs), load-failure procedures, and promote compliance with industry standards.
  • Support process improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety and operational efficiency.
  • Communicate effectively with site management, supervisors, and quality/education leadership.
  • Submit detailed daily reports and respond promptly to communications.
  • Attend meetings and support ongoing quality improvement projects.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Epic EHR system and comprehensive knowledge of SPD standards.
• Additional Information: This position does not require floating, weekend, on-call, or holiday coverage. The orientation is 6 hours worked plus 3 hours non-billable.

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 #1299117. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Operating Room Tech / Sterile Processing 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