Job Summary
Surgical Technologist, Operating Room Technician — Location not provided. This position supports a high-volume operating room serving orthopedic, neurological, general trauma, vascular, gynecologic, urologic, robotic, and ophthalmic procedures. The role requires independent performance across multiple service lines, including Level II trauma cases, major vascular procedures, craniotomies, eye procedures, and laparoscopic cases. The assignment is scheduled to begin 12/07/2026.
Job Details
- Schedule: Day schedule consisting of four 10-hour shifts per week, totaling 40 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST).
- Required Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification or credentials through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
- Travel experience required; first-time travelers are not accepted.
- Level II trauma experience required.
- Strong proficiency in robotics and vascular procedures.
- Demonstrated competency in ophthalmic procedures, including vitrectomies, scleral buckles, retinal procedures, and cataracts.
- Experience with general surgery, orthopedic and neurological trauma, basic urology, and major vascular procedures, including abdominal aortic aneurysm repair.
- Ability to independently support orthopedic procedures, including total joint replacements and trauma cases; neurological procedures, including craniotomies; general trauma; vascular procedures; gynecologic and urologic procedures; robotic surgery; and laparoscopic cases.
- Ability to function independently across all assigned service lines and without vendor representative support for knee and hip procedures, with shoulder experience preferred.
- Completion of required clinical hours and didactic education for NCCT credentials through an accredited program.
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
- Level I trauma experience.
- Experience with robotic surgery systems and complex vascular procedures, including carotid and femoral cases.
- Experience with shoulder procedures and preferred charting-system experience.
- Additional Information:
- Call coverage is required for up to four 8-hour call shifts per four-week cycle.
- The operating room supports approximately 50–70 cases per day across 23 rooms.
- The position requires comfort working in a busy Level II trauma environment with minimal support during some shifts.
- Common equipment includes Doppler, ultrasound, fluid-management systems, tissue-sealing devices, video systems, lasers, stapling systems, and specialty orthopedic tables.
- Therapeutic abortion procedures are limited to life-saving measures.
- Orientation consists of 40 hours.
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
