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American Traveler
Travel Surgical Technologist
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What they do
A Surgical Technician or Technologist assists with surgical operations. Prepares the operating room and equipment before a procedure, and helps surgeons and nurses during the procedure. Works in hospitals or other healthcare facilities.
$70,651 / year median in Washington
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Assignment Overview Shift:
Days, 4x10hrsHours:
40 hrs/wkStart Date:
Oct 5, 2026Length:
13 weeksOpenings:
2 Description American Traveler seeks a Surgical Technologist with cardiac experience for a busy multi-specialty OR in an acute care hospital setting. Details Acute care Level 3 trauma hospital OR unit with 22 suites (capacity for up to 26) across three floors High-volume unit averaging 50-65 cases per day Wide range of case types including GYN, Uro, Vascular, Plastic, Ortho (total hips/knees), Neuro, Cardiovascular, Thoracic, General (Breast/HPB/Bariatric), Sports Med (Hand/Podiatry), Kidney/pancreatic transplants, and ENT procedures (FESS, septoplasty, cochlear implant, tympanoplasty, laryngoscopy, thyroid/parathyroid) Utilizes Da Vinci Xi robotic surgical system for Gyn, Uro, and General cases 16 total service lines supported Cerner EMR used for charting 4x10 shift schedule with variable days (Monday-Friday) and start times of 0630, 0900, or 1100 Start times remain consistent within the same week; later start times on Tuesdays and Fridays for in-services and team meetings No self-scheduling Call requirement of 1 shift (weeknight or weekend) per 4-week schedule; weekday call runs end of shift to 7am, weekend call is a 24-hour rotation 30-minute call response time with on-site call room available No floating requirements No holiday call requirements Requirements Minimum of 1 year of scrubbing experience required Cardiac surgery experience required Da Vinci Xi robotic experience required (Gyn, Uro, General) ENT experience required, including FESS, septoplasty, cochlear implant, tympanoplasty, laryngoscopy, and thyroid/parathyroid procedures BLS certification required Must be registered as a CST with Washington State (national certification not required) Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program Active Washington State license required at time of consideration; pending licenses not accepted License required if applicable Copy of driver's license required for consideration Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked, and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including employment dates and rehire eligibility Additional Information First-time travelers welcome to apply Physicians and team members are noted as helpful and supportive teachers Travelers tend to extend assignments when possible Unit orientation includes HR and OR leadership sessions plus a 2-day scavenger hunt shadowing a surgical tech Bring personal earphones for online training during the first week of orientation Teal scrubs provided by facility Hospital may cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment (3 shifts for shorter assignments)Benefits
- Dental Insurance