Travel Operating Room Technologist - $1,920 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel Surgical Technician for a travel job in Rochester, New York.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Surgical Technician
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 11/23/2026
• Duration: 8 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, evenings
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Surgical Technician, Operating Room Tech. The role supports general and specialty surgical procedures across 12 service lines, including open, laparoscopic, orthopedic, vascular, neurological, gynecological, urological, and robotic cases. The position requires strong sterile technique, surgical instrumentation knowledge, specimen handling, and the ability to support evening operations and scheduled call coverage.

Job Details

• Required Qualifications: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification and National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) certification; New York state license in hand at submission; at least 3 years of surgical technology experience; prior travel experience; Electronic Medical Record (Epic) experience; proficiency with general operating room procedures, laparoscopic-assisted cases, vascular procedures, orthopedic procedures, neurological procedures, gynecological procedures, urological procedures, robotic surgery, decontamination and sterilization processes, aseptic technique, sharps safety, specimen handling and labeling, and Universal Protocol time-out procedures.
• Schedule: Evening shifts consisting of 10 hours per shift, with a minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Additional Information: Call coverage is required, including six shifts during each 8-week time block and coverage of weekends and holidays. The department performs approximately 4060 cases daily and includes 13 operating rooms.

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 #1341749. Pay package is based on 10 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