Travel Surgical Technologist - $2,150 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel Surgical Technologist for a travel job in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Surgical Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Surgical Technician (ORT) in a healthcare setting. This position involves assisting the surgical team in the operating room by preparing sterile equipment, assisting during surgical procedures, and maintaining a clean and safe environment. The technician will work in a small team covering orthopedics operating rooms with rotating daylight shifts, including on-call weekend coverage.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Day shifts, rotating weekly (approximately 5:30 AM 8:00 PM, 6:30 AM 3:00 PM, and 7:30 AM until procedure completion), with weekend on-call coverage from 6 AM to 6 PM (two weekends required in a six-week cycle).
• Required Qualifications: Must have completed a program sponsored by a nationally recognized accreditation, maintain certification, or meet grandfathered employment criteria under PA legislation enacted 12/27/2020. A minimum of two years of experience as a surgical technologist, with certifications including Basic Life Support (BLS), Certified Surgical Technologists (CST), or Tech in Surgery-Certified (TSC).
• Responsibilities:
  • Prepare the operating room by setting up surgical instruments and equipment, ensuring all sterilization standards are met.
  • Prepare patients for surgery by aseptic techniques and assist with positioning and sterile draping.
  • Assist during surgeries by passing instruments and supplies, holding retractors, and helping with specimen disposal.
  • Post-operatively, help transfer patients to recovery and clean and restock the operating room.
• Additional Information:
  • Must be flexible to work past scheduled hours when necessary.
  • No travel required.
  • The team consists of 6 staff members, covering 2 orthopedic operating rooms, with minimal call during the week.
  • This position is scheduled from 09/21/2026 to 12/19/2026, with 40 hours per week, working 8 hours per day.

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 #1314588. 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.

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Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus