Travel Surgical Tech in Santa Fe, NM

Category Nursing - ORT Job Type Travel Set in the enchanting city of Santa Fe, NM, this travel nursing opportunity offers the perfect blend of professional advancement and an inspiring lifestyle. Santa Fe invites you to savor its renowned art scene, historic architecture, and stunning high-desert vistas, making every day off an adventure in local culture and natural beauty. This travel assignment in Surgical Services is designed for motivated professionals seeking to deepen their skills in a dynamic surgical environment. Here, you'll work alongside a variety of skilled teams and experience different leadership approaches, all while enhancing your resume with advanced surgical specialties. Blocked scheduling (4 days, 10-hour shifts: 6:30 AM-5:00 PM) ensures consistency and ample downtime to explore the lively city and its surroundings. Flexibility is key, as floating within Surgical Services may be required, allowing you to expand your expertise across multiple units—perfect for career growth.

Role Expectations & Responsibilities:

Consistently maintain aseptic techniques and monitor for possible breaches, ensuring patient safety at all times Provide pre-operative support and comfort, upholding patient privacy and dignity Prep and position patients for surgery, transport them to and from OR suites Identify, care for, and manage biological specimens Set up operating rooms with required tables, instruments, and supplies based on physician preference cards Handle direct assistance during procedures—proficiently scrub in specialty areas such as Transplants, Open Heart, Neurology, and Robotics is highly desirable Collaborate seamlessly with the surgical team in planning and execution of patient care Adhere to strict sanitation, decontamination, and sterilization protocols Tailor care approaches for diverse patient populations

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent Formal completion of a Surgical Technology or accredited LVN/LPN program Active BLS certification from AHA Certified Surgical Technologist or LVN/LPN license required 2+ years of surgical experience preferred Why choose this travel role? Avail premium, tax-friendly stipends, travel support, and job stability. Enjoy comprehensive healthcare, a robust 401(k), and benefit from a supportive atmosphere that values your ongoing professional development—all while exploring a vibrant city and gaining invaluable experience in one of healthcare's most hands-on specialties. If you're ready to embrace new challenges, expand your clinical repertoire, and enjoy the journey, submit your application today and experience all that Santa Fe and this rewarding travel position have to offer! Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled