Job Summary
Surgical Technician/Operating Room Technician (ORT) — The surgical technician supports operative procedures in a short-term acute care setting serving adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. The role includes a 1:1 patient ratio, scheduled day shifts, block scheduling, and participation in scheduled call and weekend coverage.
Job Details
- Schedule: Day shifts are 10 hours, with a minimum of 40 hours per week. Block scheduling is required. Call coverage includes 1–2 weekday call shifts and one weekend every six weeks. One weekend shift is required every six weeks.
- Required Qualifications: At least one year of experience; active Washington license in hand; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) certification; experience supporting operating room procedures, maintaining aseptic technique, handling surgical instruments and specimens, and following sterilization, disinfection, sharps safety, isolation precaution, and universal protocol procedures.
- Additional Information:
- Supports a 1:1 patient ratio in a Level III trauma setting with 12 operating rooms.
- Must be available to work three of five designated holidays.
- Assignment dates are 12/28/2026 through 03/29/2027.
- References covering at least one year within the past three years are required during the compliance process.
- Orientation consists of 72 hours.
- Surgical services attire and supplies are provided.
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
