Travel Surgical Tech Job

Overview
Surgical Technologist (CST) - Travel assignment in Rochester, New York. Start date 06/15/2026. Duration: Weeks. Shift: 4x10 Days. Weekly pay: $1,568-$1,650 per week. Guaranteed hours: 0.0. Setting: hospital environment at a 367-bed facility with 13 OR rooms, averaging 40-60 cases per day. Patient populations include adolescents, adults, pediatrics, and geriatrics. Trauma Level II experience preferred.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,568-$1,650 per week
- Shift: 4x10 Days
- Start date: 06/15/2026
- Duration: Weeks
- Facility size and scope: 367-bed hospital with 13 OR rooms; average 40-60 surgical cases daily
- Weekend and on-call: 6 shifts per 8-week block, call required

Responsibilities
- Prepare and maintain sterile field for a broad range of procedures across multiple service lines; assist the surgical team with instrument passing, retraction, and suction as needed
- Uphold aseptic technique, Universal Protocol (time-out), and strict patient safety standards; participate in accurate counts of sponges, needles, and instruments
- Assist with gowning/draping, patient positioning, and draping to support general, bariatric, vascular, orthopedic, neurosurgical, ENT/head & neck, gynecologic, urologic, and robotic-assisted cases
- Manage room setup and turnover between cases; communicate effectively with surgeons, circulators, and other team members
- Participate in Epic charting for perioperative documentation; ensure accuracy of case details and instrument/tray counts
- Floats between ORs as needed; accommodate shift flexibility (including a potential 11a-1p window) and participate in on-call coverage

Requirements
- NY state license in hand to submit
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification required
- 3+ years of OR tech experience preferred
- Travel experience required; prior charge experience and 1:1 patient ratio experience preferred
- Epic charting experience required
- Ability to float to multiple ORs; shift flexibility and weekend/on-call commitments; first-time traveler not accepted

Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated assignment support throughout the travel period
- Competitive weekly pay: $1,568-$1,650 per week
- Potential extension opportunities
- Pre-start onboarding and compliance modules to complete before start date
- Access to ongoing support for charting and intraoperative procedures

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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.
About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs , allied health travel assignments , and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

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