Operating Room - Surgical Technologist

Trusted is seeking an experienced allied health professional for this exciting travel assignment. Trusted has streamlined the travel experience by enabling clinicians to apply directly to jobs without the need for recruiters. This unique approach provides more transparency, eliminates pesky calls from recruiters, and puts more money in your pocket. Join the thousands of nurses and allied health professionals across the country who have already made the switch to a more modern way to work.

Shift: 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM

Experience:

• 12 months of experience with 3 months worked in the last 12 months.

• Trauma Level 1 experience is preferred.

Requirements:

• This role will require floating to multiple units

• Local & travel allowed. Candidates living <50 miles from facility will be processed as local.

• COVID vaccination required after submission. Declinations not accepted.

• 12 months gap required between for Staff at Program: HealthTrust Program - Mercy (MO) and no current placement allowed at Program: HealthTrust Program - Mercy (MO).

• 12 months gap required between for Per Diem at Program: HealthTrust Program - Mercy (MO) and no current placement allowed at Program: HealthTrust Program - Mercy (MO).

Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.

Additional Details:

Required Credentials: - Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program required.

Preferred Skills/Experience: - Level 1 trauma with multiple years of experience.

Preferred Credentials: - CORST preferred.

Unit Details: - Provides direct patient care under the supervision of the surgeon and circulating registered nurse. - Sets up surgical cases across multiple specialty disciplines, providing equipment and supplies based on patient needs and surgeon preference. - Creates and maintains a sterile field, performs instrument, sponge, and sharp counts, and assists OR staff per patient safety and direct patient care policies. - Serves as a resource for newly hired surgical technicians and students from visiting surgical technology schools. - Patient population ranges from outpatient to critical care inpatient. - Uses various DaVinci robotic equipment.

Shift & Scheduling: - Weekend schedule: Friday/Saturday/Sunday. - On-call on any scheduled day, averaging around 5 or fewer shifts per 8 weeks. - May be required to work different schedules, shifts, days of the week, or work frequency based on patient requirements.

5 days maximum time off. Facility holidays: 09/07/2026, 11/26/2026, 12/25/2026, 12/31/2026, 01/01/2027, 05/31/2027, 07/04/2027. Number of holidays allowed off: 1

2 Charge/Lead references required from within the last 12 months

Driver’s license required

Certifications:

• BLS (Basic Life Support)

• CST (Certified Surgical Technologist (NBSTSA)) or the alternative certifications CORST, NCORST, NCST, NCST, NRCST, TS-C

• Skills Checklist: Yes
• References: Yes
• Certifications: Certified Surgical Technologist (NBSTSA), Basic Life Support

Job Details

• Job Type: Travel
• Nurse/Patient: 1/1
• Shift Type: Day
• Contract Date:
• Expected Length: 13 weeks
• Hours per Shift: 12
• Shifts per Week: 3