Travel Operating Room Surgical Technologist - $1,135 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel Surgical Technologist for a travel job in Garden City, Kansas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Surgical Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 06/22/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 37 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, evenings
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The organization is seeking a Surgical Technician / Operating Room Technician specializing in Sterile Processing at a healthcare facility located in Garden City, Kansas. The selected candidate will be responsible for decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and scope reprocessing duties, including acquiring a da Vinci robotic system. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day.

Job Details:

• Location: Garden City, Kansas
• Schedule: Evenings, Monday through Friday from 1:00 PM to 9:30 PM, minimum of 37.5 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) and Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) via the Healthcare Personnel Standards Association (HSPA); two years of experience in sterile processing or related field; located in or willing to relocate to Kansas; valid state license to submit is not required; minimum of 0 years of experience
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with shared department responsibilities, including common orthopedic, general, gynecological, and gastrointestinal cases; familiarity with acquiring da Vinci robotic systems; experience in an acute care setting; experience noted as preferred, not mandatory
• Additional Information: Responsibilities include managing decontamination, assembly, sterilization, scope reprocessing, and supporting OR including GI cases; department is covering multiple OR suits; orientation will be conducted on-site during the week of orientation, even if initial modules are remote; role requires adherence to surgical scrubs dress code; no floating or self-scheduling required; no trauma level is specified; no BSN required; no license to submit is necessary; turnaround includes weekend call and required response time of 30 minutes; an interim Sterling Processing Department Manager will oversee the unit.

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 #1269325. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 37 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.

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Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus