Travel Operating Room Tech - Surgical Technician/Operating Rm Tech - Colorado Springs, CO

Travel assignment, 13 weeks, 12hr days, 36 hours a week, starting November 16, 2026.

Pay as Cross Country posts it: about $1,506 a week in all, a taxable rate of $15.50 an hour plus $948 a week in housing and meal stipends.

Job Summary

The organization is seeking a Surgical Technician (OR Tech) for an acute care setting. The role involves supporting surgical procedures across various specialties, including general, neuro, robotics, spine, urology, and ENT, ensuring sterile technique and assisting surgical teams during procedures. This position is based in an environment that emphasizes quality patient care and operational excellence.

Job Details

• Position: Surgical Technician (OR Tech) — Specialty: ORT (Surgical Technician/Operating Room Tech)
• Location: Within a 60-mile radius of the specified area
• Schedule: Dayshift, 12-hour shifts, at least 36 hours per week
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• End Date: 01/18/2027
• Certifications & Education Requirements: BLS (American Heart Association), Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) via National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting; Must have a Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) license; Minimum experience of 2 years
• Clinical Experience: Knowledge of general, neuro, robotics, spine, urology, ENT cases, with ability to assist during procedures
• Operational Details:
• Unit notes include a hiring process involving profile review with MedSol Clinical and an interview with the unit manager at the facility.
• Orientation consists of 1 week of unit-specific training.
• The shift notes specify scheduled hours from 8:30 am to 9:00 pm with self-scheduled call hours totaling approximately 120 hours per contract, an arrangement that allows flexibility between weekday and weekend call.
• No float requirements unless an extreme need arises, within Zone 1 (local facilities).
• Dress code includes scrubs provided by the facility; specific scrub color or dress code is not detailed.
• Charting system utilizes EPIC.
• The hospital's trauma level and specific care setting details are not specified beyond being an acute care environment.
• Cancellation policy permits up to 4 shifts cancelled per 13-week assignment or 3 per shorter contracts.
• The response time for call is 30 minutes, with a on-site sleep room if needed.
• The shift involves a high volume of cases per day, averaging 30 cases.

Benefits

• 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