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Travel Operating Room Surgical Technologist – 13-Week Contract in Vail, Colorado

Explore a travel surgical technologist job in Vail, Colorado, supporting safe, efficient operating room care on 12-hour day shifts. Join a perioperative team in a scenic Rocky Mountain community known for its alpine environment and outdoor recreation. The Operating Room Surgical Technologist, also known as a Surgical Tech, will help maintain a sterile surgical field, provide instrumentation to the surgical team, and contribute to high-quality patient care under the direction of a registered nurse.

Travel Surgical Technologist Job Details

• Location: Vail, Colorado
• Assignment Type: Travel healthcare contract
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks, ending February 1, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,730–$1,860
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour day shifts
• Hours: 36 hours per week; 32 hours guaranteed
• Specialty: Operating Room (OR) / Surgical Technology

Surgical Technologist Qualifications

• Completion of a certified surgical technologist program and/or licensure as a surgical technologist
• At least 1 year of recent operating room or surgical technologist experience
• Current Colorado surgical technologist license
• Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association
• Working knowledge of sterile and aseptic technique, surgical instrumentation, human anatomy, and operating room procedures
• Knowledge of applicable perioperative safety standards and participation in surgical time-out processes
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a multidisciplinary surgical team
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including prolonged standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting items up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Ability to maintain patient privacy and comply with HIPAA requirements

Operating Room Surgical Technologist Responsibilities

• Prepare operating rooms, surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment for procedures.
• Maintain the integrity of the sterile field and identify potential contamination or safety concerns, taking corrective action or notifying the appropriate team member.
• Provide instruments and supplies to the surgical team throughout invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.
• Inspect packaging, processing, moisture, seals, sterile indicators, and expiration dates before use.
• Support patient safety by confirming equipment is functional and participating fully in briefings, time-outs, and debriefings.
• Assist with patient transport, room turnover, and operating room preparation.
• Clean, organize, and prepare instruments for terminal sterilization.
• Contribute to individualized patient care while working under the direction of a registered nurse.
• Maintain current knowledge of surgical technologies, procedures, instrumentation, and equipment.
• Demonstrate professional communication, teamwork, flexibility, and commitment to a culture of safety and accountability.

Apply now for this Colorado travel surgical technologist opportunity and join the operating room team in Vail.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.