Travel Surgical Tech Jobs

The agencies on Vivian that currently have the most Travel Surgical Tech jobs are Host Healthcare (142), Cross Country Nurses (115), and Focus Staff (95).

As of Saturday, June 27th 2026, Vivian has 72 Staff Surgical Tech jobs listed. These jobs pay $40 per hour on average, with the highest-paying job listed up to $59 per hour.

As of Saturday, June 27th 2026, Vivian has 55 listings for local contract Surgical Tech jobs. These jobs pay $44 per hour on average, and up to $60 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Take a look at Vivian's Travel Surgical Tech Career Guide for more information, including required education, responsibilities, pros and cons and more.

Surgical techs are allied health professionals that work in the operating room. The operating room is a demanding environment, requiring careful planning and attention to both the surgeon and the patient, which is why surgical techs are such a vital part of the team. They are primarily focused on maintaining a sterile, organized environment as well as ensuring patient safety, however, they also perform a variety of tasks before, during, and after medical procedures. These often include cleaning and preparing the OR for surgery, transporting patients, administering medications, and suturing and dressing wounds.

Surgical Techs are often referred to by various names, including surgical technologists, surgical technicians, surgery techs, operating room technicians, or scrub techs

Surgical techs may hold Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Certified Surgical Technologist (CST), among others.