Travel Operating Room Technologist - $1,610 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel Surgical Technician for a travel job in Santa Rosa, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Surgical Technician
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 11/16/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Surgical Technician/Operating Room Technician. This operating room position supports surgical procedures in an acute care setting with eight operating rooms and a daily census of approximately 25 patients. The assignment includes day shifts, required call, variable start times, weekend coverage based on unit needs, and a 13-week contract from 11/16/2026 through 02/15/2027.

Job Details

• Required Qualifications: Minimum 3 years of experience; Basic Life Support (BLS), CST, and NBSTS certifications; California state license preferred, with pending licensure accepted; travel experience required; Level I trauma experience required; experience in orthopedic, neurosurgical, vascular, robotic, and trauma procedures required.
• Preferred Qualifications: Five years of experience; community acute care experience; certified CST; experience with craniotomy and airway management.
• Schedule: Day shifts, 8 hours per shift, with a minimum of 40 hours per week. Shift start times may be 7:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., or 3:00 p.m.; weekend coverage and variable scheduling may be required. Call is required based on unit needs.
• Additional Information: The position supports orthopedic procedures, total joint replacement, orthopedic trauma, neurosurgery, vascular surgery, robotic surgery, general surgery, urologic procedures, and gynecologic procedures. Responsibilities include operating room preparation and support, case cart and crash cart management, surgical scrubbing, aseptic technique, sterilization and disinfection, universal protocol, fire and laser safety, radiation safety, isolation precautions, and equipment management. Required equipment includes a microscope, laparoscopic camera and tower equipment, and arthroscope equipment. The operating room technician may be assigned to cover one night shift during the contract as needed.

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 #1340242. Pay package is based on 8 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