Travel Operating Room Technologist - $2,400 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel Surgical Technician for a travel job in Wausau, Wisconsin.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Surgical Technician
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 11/02/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
OR (Operating Room) Surgical Technician/Operating Room Technician Wausau, WI
This position involves providing specialized technical support in the operating room for cardiothoracic surgeries, including thoracic robot procedures. The role requires efficiency in setting up operative suites, ensuring availability of supplies, and scrubbing surgical cases across various specialties. Flexibility and resilience are essential for adapting to varied duties and schedule demands.

Job Details

• Position: Surgical Technician/Operating Room Technician, OR Specialty Wausau, WI
• Shift Schedule: Rotating, 8-hour variable shifts with a minimum of 40 hours per week
• Start Date: 11/02/2026
• End Date: 01/30/2027
• Certifications: BLS, CST license REQUIRED; NBSTSA or NCCT accepted (AHA or ARC certifications required)
• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate Degree or Certificate preferred
• Experience: 2+ years of Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) experience REQUIRED; prior travel experience is necessary, with a minimum of 2 years in similar settings
• Required Skills: Cardiac/Thoracic surgery experience, thoracic robot experience, adept at setup and turnover of operative rooms, capable of performing downtime tasks such as pulling case carts and cleaning
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Operational Requirements: Ability to respond within 30 minutes for cases, availability for call-back (minimum 2 hours), and participation in holiday and weekend rotations every third weekend
• Additional information: The facility uses Epic charting system, and the candidate must be willing to work during flu season with adherence to vaccination policies.

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 #1337815. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 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