Travel Operating Room Technologist - $1,790 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Surgical Technician
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 11/09/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Surgical Technician, Operating Room Tech Templeton. The role assists the surgical team with operating room preparation, sterile field maintenance, instrumentation, supplies, and intraoperative support. Responsibilities include supporting safe and efficient surgical procedures while maintaining aseptic technique and organized equipment.

Job Details

• Schedule: Rotating schedule consisting of four 10-hour shifts per week, totaling 40 hours per week. Start times may be 6:30 a.m. or 8:30 a.m.; scheduled days may vary. On-call rotation may include one night per week and one weekend per month.
• Required Qualifications: High school education, General Educational Development (GED), or equivalent preferred; associate or technical degree, or equivalent combination of education and related experience preferred; six months of operating room experience or completion of a Surgical Technician course required; Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor required; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor required.
• Preferred Qualifications: Surgery Technician certification.
• Additional Information: Responsibilities include preparing surgical cases, verifying supplies and equipment, assembling operative materials, setting up and maintaining sterile fields, supporting instrument and supply retrieval, cleaning equipment, transporting patients, completing clerical duties, labeling solutions, and performing instrument, sponge, needle, and blade counts with a Registered Nurse (RN). The role also includes maintaining aseptic technique and performing other related duties as assigned.

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 #1341725. Pay package is based on 10 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