Travel Operating Room Tech - Surgical Technician/Operating Rm Tech - Pleasanton, CA

Travel assignment, 13 weeks, 12hr evenings, 36 hours a week, starting 10 Nov 2026.

Pay as Cross Country posts it: about $2,143 a week in all, a taxable rate of $25 an hour plus $1,242.99 a week in housing and meal stipends.

Job Summary

Surgical Technologist, Surgical Technician/Operating Room Technician. The Surgical Technologist supports the surgical team by preparing instruments, supplies, and equipment; maintaining sterile technique; assisting with surgical procedures; and performing surgical counts and room turnover. The role requires effective communication, sound judgment, and attention to patient safety and individualized care.

Job Details

• Required Qualifications: Completion of a formal, structured Surgical Technology program; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; knowledge of surgical procedures, anatomy and physiology, sterile technique, safety procedures, and applicable policies and regulatory requirements; ability to prepare operating room cases, support patient care during procedures, perform surgical counts, handle specimens and medications appropriately, maintain sterile technique, and communicate identified safety concerns.
• Preferred Qualifications: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification.
• Schedule: Evening shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Additional Information: Responsibilities include anticipating the needs of the surgeon, passing instruments and supplies, preparing the surgical field, verifying equipment readiness, monitoring for breaks in sterile technique, assisting with room turnover, and supporting care appropriate to the patient’s age, culture, and developmental needs.

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