Travel Operating Room Tech - Surgical Technician/Operating Rm Tech - Vail, CO

Travel assignment, 13 weeks, 8hr days, 32 hours a week, starting November 16, 2026.

Pay as Cross Country posts it: about $1,859 a week in all, a taxable rate of $15.50 an hour plus $1,362.91 a week in housing and meal stipends.

Job Summary

Vail, CO — Surgical Technician/Operating Room Technician (ORT) in the perioperative setting. This role involves assisting during surgical procedures by maintaining a sterile environment and supporting the surgical team with instrumentation and supplies. The position functions under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and contributes to high-quality patient care within a fast-paced OR environment.

Job Details

• Location: Vail, CO
• Schedule: 3 days per week, 8-hour shifts, minimum 32 hours per week
• Requirements: Completion of a Certified Surgical Technologist program and/or Licensed Surgical Technologist, Licensed as a Surgical Technologist in the state of Colorado, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by American Heart Association, ability to obtain necessary computer skills within 90 days, proficiency in English (reading, writing, speaking).
• Responsibilities include maintaining sterile technique, verifying packaging and sterilization of instruments, monitoring the sterile field, assisting with patient transports and room turnovers, and supporting the surgical team during procedures.
• Demonstrates expertise in human anatomy, surgical procedures, and instrumentation aligned with AORN standards.
• Ensures operating room safety, proper equipment functioning, and adherence to sterile procedures.
• Maintains professional behavior and stays current with technology and procedural updates.

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