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Profession/Specialty

Operating Room Tech / Surgical Technician/Operating Rm Tech

Location

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA

Gross Pay Rate

$1,970/Weekly

Start Date

November 23, 2026

Shift Type

10HR ROTATING

Hours

40 Hrs/Wk

Length

13 Weeks

Job Type

Travel

Job ID1344655

Job Details & Requirements

Job Summary

Surgical Technician/Operating Room Technician — ORT. The Surgical Technician supports orthopedic, total joint, and general surgery procedures in a rotating-shift operating room environment. The role requires proficiency with Mako and/or Rosa robotics, with DaVinci robotics experience strongly preferred.

Job Details

  • Required Qualifications: National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) certificate; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross; a minimum of 36 months of current Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)/Surgical Technician experience; proficient orthopedic experience, including total joint procedures; general surgery experience; proficient experience with Mako and/or Rosa robotics; no first-time travelers.
  • Preferred Qualifications: DaVinci robotics experience; professional reference or performance evaluation from a charge professional, supervisor, nurse manager, director, Chief Nursing Officer (CNO), or Chief Operating Officer (COO) within the past 24 months.
  • Schedule: Rotating shifts with 10-hour shifts and a minimum of 40 hours per week. Call coverage includes one night per week and up to one weekend per month.
  • Additional Information: Orientation dates are 11/23/2026 and 11/30/2026. Block scheduling requests are not accommodated. The position supports a 14-bed unit equipped with DaVinci Xi, Mako, and Rosa robotics.

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

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