Travel Surgical Tech/ORT - Certified Surgical Technologist/CST

Travel Surgical Tech/ORT - Certified Surgical Technologist/CST

American Traveler

Espanola, New Mexico, United States

Position ID: P-786088

Position status: Open

Assignment type: travel

Shift: Days

Length (weeks): 13

Openings: 1

Start date: 2026-12-14T00:00:00.000Z

$1,902.86/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)

Description

American Traveler seeks a Certified Surgical Technologist with large OR experience for a hospital Operating Room position.

Details

• Hospital Operating Room setting
• 10-hour day shifts, 4 days per week, scheduled 0630-1700
• Floating between departments and/or local locations within 20 miles is required
• Epic EMR preferred but not required; on-site training available

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of current experience in a large OR required
• HS Diploma or GED plus completion of a Surgical Technician training program or graduation from an accredited school
• Alternatively, Certified Surgical Technician credential from NBSTSA or NCCT with 10 years of experience accepted
• BLS certification required through AHA, American Health and Safety, or American Red Cross
• CST credential through NBSTSA or Tech in Surgery certification through NCCT preferred
• License required if applicable
• Ortho, ENT, and/or vascular experience preferred
• Experience working as a flexible team player in a fast-paced environment

Additional Information

• Provide assistance and support to surgeons by preparing and providing instruments and equipment during surgical procedures
• Perform scrub functions and maintain sterile field preparation in the OR
• Perform instrument, sponge, and needle counts before and during procedures
• Prepare patient skin for surgical treatment and assist with patient positioning and repositioning during surgery
• Monitor patients during surgery and provide supportive care during the pre-operative phase
• Ensure specimens are correctly handled and routed to proper sources
• Maintain current knowledge of anatomy/physiology, intraoperative medications, equipment, and procedures
• Adhere to aseptic technique and safety protocols for instruments and equipment
• Follow all federal, state, and departmental safety procedures
• Radius rule requires candidates to live 50+ miles away; local candidates not accepted
• Returning staff must wait one year before being reconsidered as a traveler

Hours per week: 40

Hours per shift: 10