Travel Surgical Tech/ORT - Certified Surgical Technologist/CST

Travel Surgical Tech/ORT - Certified Surgical Technologist/CSTAmerican TravelerEspanola, New Mexico, United StatesPosition status: OpenAssignment type: travelShift: DaysLength (weeks): 13Openings: 2Start date: 2026-11-09$1,902.86/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)DescriptionAmerican Traveler is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist for a hospital Operating Room requiring two years of large OR experience.DetailsHospital Operating Room setting10-hour day shifts from 0630-1700, 5 days per week, 40 hours weeklyFloating between departments and/or local facilities within 20 miles is requiredEpic EMR experience preferred but not required, on-site training availableRequirementsMinimum of 2 years of current experience in a large OR setting requiredHS Diploma or GED required, along with completion of a Surgical Technician training program or graduation from an accredited schoolCertified Surgical Technician credential from NBSTSA or NCCT plus 10 years of experience accepted in lieu of program completionBLS certification required through American Heart Association, American Health and Safety, or American Red CrossCST certification through NBSTSA or Tech in Surgery certification through NCCT preferredOrtho, ENT, and/or vascular surgery experience a plusLicense required if applicableStrong teamwork skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environmentAdditional InformationPrepare and provide instruments and equipment during surgical procedures under the supervision of the surgeonPerform instrument, sponge, and needle counts before and throughout proceduresMaintain the sterile field and adhere to aseptic technique and safety protocolsPrepare patient skin for surgical treatment and assist with patient positioning and repositioning during surgeryProvide supportive care during the pre-operative phase and help monitor patients during surgeryEnsure specimens are correctly handled and routed appropriatelyMaintain current knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and intraoperative medicationsStay current with developments in the field through continuing educationCandidates must live outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to be eligibleFormer Presbyterian Health Services perm staff must wait one year before being eligible as a traveler